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 Orchards work on Kenmore dishwashers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Orchards
Within 30 miles of Orchards there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Vancouver (33), Battle Ground (4), and Brush Prairie (2). No company within 90 miles of Orchards 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: Appliance Repair Specialists | Vancouver, around 1.4 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Orchards. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 3.0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
The leading options for Orchards are 5 Star In Home Services (3.9 miles away, based in Vancouver, 5.0 stars from 1,466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Vancouver, 5.0 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions (6.4 miles away, based in Camas, 4.9 stars from 574 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
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
What Kenmore Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 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?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 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?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
Local Notes for Orchards
Most dishwasher calls in Orchards 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.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Orchards
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Orchards, WA
Which Orchards technicians work on Kenmore?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
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Also Serving Towns Around Orchards
Kenmore dishwasher repair for Hockinson is handled by the same companies listed for Orchards. Each town also has its own dishwasher repair page with the nearest companies:
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.