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. Below are independent repair companies serving Newington, 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 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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Newington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newington. The rest are spread across Springfield (12), Alexandria (10), and Lorton (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Vision Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Newington mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 0.6 |
At the top of the Newington list: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (2.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (6.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (6.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 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?
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
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
What Newington Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Newington 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 Newington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Newington, VA
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Newington technician bring the right parts.