Kenmore owners in Athens usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Athens list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Kenmore dishwashers were made for Sears by several manufacturers over the years, so the model number matters more than the badge. Independent technicians can look up the parts from it.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Athens
38 repair companies serve Athens from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Athens, and other nearby bases include Tyler (8), Jacksonville (3), and Forney (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Athens mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Athens is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 19.1, 21.7 |
Closest matches for Athens: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (29.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Victory Appliance Service (33.2 miles away, based in Tyler, 5.0 stars from 43 reviews); 1st Rate Appliance Repair (45.1 miles away, based in Hawkins, 4.9 stars from 409 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- An error code on the display
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
What Gets Fixed on a Athens Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Kenmore Dishwashers
- Switch between cycles such as Pots & Pans and Normal instead of using one cycle every time, to limit hard-water buildup on spray arms and jets. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Quick Tips: 3 Ways to Care for Your Dishwasher
- Once a month, run a normal cycle in the empty dishwasher with a bowl of about half a cup of white vinegar on the upper rack. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Quick Tips: 3 Ways to Care for Your Dishwasher
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Around Athens
Most dishwasher calls in Athens come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Athens
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Athens, TX
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Why are my dishes still wet?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Athens
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore dishwasher's label, usually on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.