A Kenmore dishwasher shares most of its basic parts with other dishwashers, but its filter design, drying system, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Katy list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Katy work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Katy
40 repair companies serve Katy from within 30 miles. 24 of them are based in Katy itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (7), Houston (4), and Fulshear (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Kenmore by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Katy TX, around 0.7 miles out. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Katy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 1.9 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 35 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Katy: ️ Kenmore Appliance Repair Pros in Stafford, TX (19.7 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.9 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Number One Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 5.0 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 3,773 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Katy (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- Clean stainless exteriors with a damp sponge and a little dish soap, wiping with the grain and using stainless cleaner sparingly. 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
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?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Around Katy
Most dishwasher calls in Katy 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, §1301.053 (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 Katy
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Katy, TX
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dishwashers?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Katy
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair in Nearby Cities
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair for Towns Near Katy
Kenmore dishwasher repair for Brookshire is handled by the same companies listed for Katy. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.