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.
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.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, Kent WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kent. 13 of them are based in Kent itself, and other nearby bases include Auburn (10), Renton (9), and Tukwila (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Kent Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Kent. None of the repair companies near Kent name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
Closest matches for Kent: Appliance Repairman LLC (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Just Appliances LLC (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fixit Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-FIX SERVICE (3.7 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Kent Dishwasher Call
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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 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
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Dishwasher Notes for Kent, WA
Most dishwasher calls in Kent 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.
Questions to Ask a Kent Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Kent, WA
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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.