Kenmore owners in Salt Lake City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Salt Lake City, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears dishwasher repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Salt Lake City
Within 30 miles of Salt Lake City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 21 list an address in Salt Lake City, and other nearby bases include South Salt Lake (6), West Valley City (5), and North Salt Lake (2). Distances run up to about 8 miles. None of the repair companies near Salt Lake City name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Nearest on the list: Salt Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salt Lake City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
The leading options for Salt Lake City are Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (6.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Service (4.1 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); Western Appliance Solution (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); Famous Appliance Service (5.6 miles away, based in North Salt Lake, 4.7 stars from 510 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Salt Lake City
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$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?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
Dishwasher Notes for Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities, which supplies Salt Lake City, reports hardness of hard to very hard depending on source: roughly 132-194 mg/L (about 8-11 grains per gallon) at the city's treatment plants, with well water higher in places. 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: Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities - Drinking Water Quality Report
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Salt Lake City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Salt Lake City, UT
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Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
Why are my dishes still wet?
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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.