Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in Vidor involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Vidor, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Vidor work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Vidor TX
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Vidor. 1 of them are based in Vidor itself, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Orange (2), and Groves (2). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is Mascal Inc, about 1.2 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Vidor names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Vidor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 7.2, 8.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Vidor list: A1 Star Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (9.4 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.1 miles away, based in Liberty, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Vidor
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
Dishwasher Notes for Vidor, TX
Most dishwasher calls in Vidor 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.
Questions to Ask a Vidor Technician
- 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?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Vidor, TX
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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.