Kenmore owners in Gig Harbor usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Gig Harbor list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
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 Gig Harbor
Within 30 miles of Gig Harbor there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Bremerton (4). No company within 30 miles of Gig Harbor names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Renvoriq Appliance Repair Tacoma is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from Gig Harbor. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gig Harbor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 1 |
First up for Gig Harbor: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (10.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InstaFix Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-FIX SERVICE (16.3 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UP Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in University Place, 4.9 stars from 320 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Gig Harbor Dishwasher Call
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Around Gig Harbor
Most dishwasher calls in Gig Harbor 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Gig Harbor
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Gig Harbor, WA
Is my Kenmore dishwasher worth repairing?
Which Gig Harbor technicians work on Kenmore?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
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Nearby Towns Served From Gig Harbor
Live outside Gig Harbor? The same Kenmore dishwasher repair technicians serve Maplewood. See each town's own dishwasher repair listings below.
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.