Kenmore owners in Chesapeake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Chesapeake, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Chesapeake work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Chesapeake VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chesapeake. 8 list an address in Chesapeake, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (16), Norfolk (9), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. No company within 30 miles of Chesapeake names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Mandarin Appliance Repair Specialist is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Chesapeake. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 6.2, 7.6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
At the top of the Chesapeake list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (15.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (12.7 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (18.7 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 5,034 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (6.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 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 repair: $150–$350 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
What Chesapeake Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Chesapeake 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Chesapeake
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Chesapeake, VA
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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.