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. The Sterling list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Sterling work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Sterling
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sterling. 6 of them are based in Sterling itself, and other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Sterling mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Ready Sterling Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 55 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
Closest matches for Sterling: dyab appliance repair (2.7 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Installation LLC (1.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Sterling
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
- 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
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Dishwasher Notes for Sterling, VA
Most dishwasher calls in Sterling 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 Sterling
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the filter, drain hose and disposal connection before replacing the pump?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sterling, VA
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Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
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Also Serving Towns Around Sterling
Live outside Sterling? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Dulles Town Center. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Sterling technician bring the right parts.