Usually 60 to 90 minutes, including pulling and reseating the unit.
Kenmore dishwasher repair
Kenmore was never a factory, it was a badge on appliances built by Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire and others. The first three digits of the model number tell us who actually made it, and that determines the parts.
The mechanical causes are simple and mostly cheap. A clogged filter and spray arms cut the wash pressure. A tired drain pump or a blocked air gap leaves standing water. A failed heating element means the final rinse never reaches drying temperature, so everything stays wet.
- Independent repairer
- 90-day warranty
- Flat-rate quotes
Dishwasher repair symptoms on a Kenmore
These are the dishwasher faults we see on every brand. The Kenmore-specific ones are listed underneath.
Dishes come out dirty or gritty
Blocked filter and spray arm jets, low water fill, or a wash pump that has lost pressure.
Water standing in the bottom after a cycle
Drain pump, a blocked drain hose, or a check valve that is letting water back in from the disposal.
Leaking onto the kitchen floor
Door gasket, the pump seal, or a split fill hose. Finding which one requires running the machine with the panel off.
Will not start or the door will not latch
Door latch switch, the touch panel, or a control board that no longer sees the door as closed.
White film on glassware
Hard water plus a rinse aid dispenser that has stopped dosing. Common across Greater Boston's water supply.
Dishes still wet at the end
The heating element or the high-limit thermostat has failed, so the drying phase never gets to temperature.
What tends to fail on Kenmore
- Elite refrigerator control boards
- Top loader lid switches and clutches
- Dryer belts and rollers
- Dishwasher pump assemblies
Parts we carry for dishwasher repairs
These are the parts we carry as stock, which is why most repairs finish without a second visit. Usually 60 to 90 minutes, including pulling and reseating the unit.
- Drain and wash pumps
- Door latches and latch switches
- Heating elements and thermostats
- Spray arms, filters and check valves
- Door gaskets and tub seals
- Water inlet valves
Kenmore dishwasher repair near you
- Acton, MA
- Andover, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Bedford, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Beverly, MA
- Billerica, MA
- Boston, MA
- Braintree, MA
- Brockton, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Brookline, NH
- Burlington, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Chelmsford, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Clinton, MA
- Concord, MA
- Danvers, MA
- Dedham, MA
- Derry, NH
- Dracut, MA
- Everett, MA
- Framingham, MA
- Gloucester, MA
- Haverhill, MA
- Hingham, MA
- Hudson, MA
Recent reviews
Every review below is copied word for word from the company's public Thumbtack profile.
Bouston was very professional and knowledgeable. He diagnosed the problem and had the parts replaced quickly. I am very pleased with the results.
Thank you so much! Great customer service. Came and fixed our washer, looks good as new! Hire him
Tim was very professional and did his job correctly but was sent a defective part. Ramin came and replaced the defective part and my stove works again. After an initial problem that wasn't their fault, masterfix did an excellent job. I would not hesitate to use them again. Thanks Tim and Ramin!
Questions we get asked
- What goes wrong with Kenmore dishwashers?
- Elite refrigerator control boards is the fault we attend most on this combination. Kenmore was never a factory, it was a badge on appliances built by Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire and others. The first three digits of the model number tell us who actually made it, and that determines the parts.
- Why does my dishwasher smell?
- Food trapped in the filter and the spray arm jets. Pull the filter, rinse it under a tap, and clear the jets with a toothpick. If the smell survives that, the drain hose is holding water.
- Is it the dishwasher or the garbage disposal?
- If the disposal is new, check that the knockout plug was removed from the dishwasher inlet. It is the most common cause of a brand new dishwasher that will not drain.
- Do you repair panel-ready and integrated dishwashers?
- Yes, including Bosch, Miele and Thermador integrated units. Cabinet panels come off and go back on as part of the job.
- Do you carry Kenmore parts for this?
- We stock the common failures listed on this page. Anything model specific is ordered after the diagnosis, and we tell you the wait before you commit. Every part carries 90 days of warranty.
Kenmore dishwasher not working?
Tell us the appliance and your ZIP code. We will call back with a two-hour window, usually within the hour.