Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in San Benito involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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 San Benito
Within 30 miles of San Benito there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in San Benito itself, and the rest are spread across Brownsville (8), Harlingen (7), and Weslaco (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Jim's Appliance & A/C Services, around 3.0 miles out. None of the repair companies near San Benito name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.7, 4.7 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
First up for San Benito: My Repair Center (3.7 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ernesto's Appliance Repair & Service (4.7 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim's Appliance & A/C Services (3.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); GARZA Appliance Service (5.3 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in San Benito
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around San Benito
Most dishwasher calls in San Benito 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 San Benito
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: San Benito, TX
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near San Benito
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.