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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Mercer Island
40 repair companies serve Mercer Island from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Mercer Island itself, and other nearby bases include Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). No company within 90 miles of Mercer Island mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island, around 0.5 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
Closest matches for Mercer Island: Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (4.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Team (5.2 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.8 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Mercer Island
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door replacement: $150–$600 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 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?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dishwasher Call
- 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)
Local Notes for Mercer Island
Most dishwasher calls in Mercer Island 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.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Mercer Island
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Mercer Island, WA
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still dirty after a cycle?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Other Dishwasher Repair in Mercer Island
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Near Mercer Island
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.