If your Kenmore dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Tacoma, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Dishwasher Repairs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dishwasher is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Dishwashers Near Tacoma
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tacoma. 14 list an address in Tacoma, and other nearby bases include Federal Way (6), Auburn (5), and Spanaway (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Tacoma Dishwasher Repair, about 1.0 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Tacoma names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.5, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Tacoma: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InstaFix Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.7 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-FIX SERVICE (11.7 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UP Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in University Place, 4.9 stars from 320 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dishwasher
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
How a Dishwasher Service Call Usually Goes in Tacoma
Owner Care for Kenmore Dishwashers
- 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
- 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
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 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?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- How old the dishwasher is
- Any error code or pattern of blinking lights
What Tacoma Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Tacoma 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 Tacoma
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Tacoma, WA
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore dishwasher?
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Why are my dishes still wet?
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Write down any error code or blinking-light pattern your Kenmore dishwasher shows and when it appears. It helps a Tacoma technician bring the right parts.