If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dishwashers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Virginia Beach work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Virginia Beach
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Virginia Beach. 16 list an address in Virginia Beach, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (9), Chesapeake (8), and Portsmouth (5). Pungo Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Virginia Beach. No company within 90 miles of Virginia Beach mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.0, 6.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Virginia Beach list: East Coast Appliance (7.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 5,034 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (12.0 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (8.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
When to Call for Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Keeping a Kenmore Dishwasher Running
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
When an aging dishwasher no longer has manufacturer coverage and needs frequent or major repairs, start planning for a replacement. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- How old the dishwasher is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Around Virginia Beach
Most dishwasher calls in Virginia Beach 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.
Questions to Ask a Virginia Beach Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Virginia Beach, VA
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why won't my dishwasher dry?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
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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.