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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Sugar Land work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Sugar Land
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sugar Land. 18 list an address in Sugar Land, and the rest are spread across Richmond (8), Houston (7), and Missouri City (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Quality Sugar Land Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.9, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
At the top of the Sugar Land list: ️ Kenmore Appliance Repair Pros in Stafford, TX (5.5 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.9 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 927 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cool Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 508 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Sugar Land
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Dishwasher Notes for Sugar Land, TX
City of Sugar Land, which supplies Sugar Land, reports hardness of 35-280 ppm for the city's Main water system; ranges differ by system. Hard water leaves spots and film on glasses and builds up on dishwasher spray arms and inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Quality - City of Sugar Land
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.
Questions to Ask a Sugar Land Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sugar Land, TX
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Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Sugar Land
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.