Kenmore owners in Norton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Norton, 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.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Norton VA
Within 60 miles of Norton there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Bristol (3). Buddy's Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 4.4 miles from Norton. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Norton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Norton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.4, 9.5, 21.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
At the top of the Norton list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Inc (34.7 miles away, based in Bristol, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews); David's Appliance Repair/ (9.5 miles away, based in Big Stone Gap, 4.1 stars from 17 reviews); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Lines and Features
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Norton Dishwasher Call
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit 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.
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Norton
Most dishwasher calls in Norton 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 Norton
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Norton, VA
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Other Dishwasher Repair in Norton
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Also Serving Towns Around Norton
Kenmore dishwasher repair for Big Stone Gap and Pikeville is handled by the same companies listed for Norton. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.