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Dishwasher Repair in Houston

We repair Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers, from entry-level built-ins to tall-tub models. Describe what happens during the cycle, and we check the drain, circulation and door seal in a logical order before touching a part.

01What goes wrong

Common dishwasher problems we fix

In the order we see them across Houston homes.

01

Glasses cloudy, plates gritty to the touch

02

Water standing in the bottom after the cycle

03

Cycle stops partway with a code showing

04

Detergent door stays shut or leaks

05

Door latch will not click or hold

06

Leak at the front corners of the tub

A Kenmore dishwasher is a family of products rather than one design. Depending on the year and line, the prefix on the model number points to the company that built it, and that builder determines the pump style, the way codes are reported and which parts remain available. Reading the label is how we avoid ordering the wrong pump or door assembly.

Houston water leaves its mark. Mineral buildup clogs spray-arm holes and coats heating elements, and food residue in warm, humid kitchens grows odor in filters that are rarely cleaned. In older rental units, a dishwasher may have gone years without its filter being removed once.

We start with the filter and sump, then run a cycle while we watch water fill, spray and drain, check the door gasket and latch, and read any code. A leak is traced to its actual source, whether hose, pump seal or door, before we recommend a repair.

02Error codes

Dishwasher codes

Look the code up before you unplug anything or try a repair.

All error codes

Start/Resume Blinking / Clean Light Steady / Control Lock LED (665 / Whirlpool-built)Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code Start/Resume Blinking / Clean Light Steady / Control Lock LED (665 / Whirlpool-built): Normal Prompts tE / HE / LE / nE (722-prefix)Kenmore Elite 722 Dishwasher Code tE / HE / LE / nE (722-prefix): Thermistor, Heater and Motors F8E4Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code F8E4: Water Supply, Float and Drip Tray F9E1 / F9E2, F8E1 (H2O), F8E2, F7E2, F8E5, FAE4, FAE5Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code F9E1 / F9E2, F8E1 (H2O), F8E2, F7E2, F8E5, FAE4, FAE5: Drain, Fill and Motor List IE / OE (722-prefix)Kenmore Elite 722 Dishwasher Code IE / OE (722-prefix): Inlet and Drain Trouble 1-2 / F1E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code 1-2 / F1E2 (Whirlpool-built HE): Control Communication 2-1 / 2-2 / F2E1 / F2E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code 2-1 / 2-2 / F2E1 / F2E2 (Whirlpool-built HE): Stuck Key or Control Link 3-1 / 3-2 / F3E1 / F3E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code 3-1 / 3-2 / F3E1 / F3E2 (Whirlpool-built HE): Thermistor or Water Sensor 6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE)Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code 6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE): Float Switch 6-3 / F6E3 (Whirlpool-built HE)Kenmore 665 Dishwasher Code 6-3 / F6E3 (Whirlpool-built HE): Too Many Suds AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix)Kenmore Elite 722 Dishwasher Code AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix): Leak and Overfill Alerts BEKenmore Elite 722 Dishwasher Code BE: foam from the wrong detergent or an unlevel tub
04Why us

Why Houston owners call us

Trained on Kenmore dishwasher controls and diagnostics.

Genuine OEM parts, stocked for the most common repairs.

A written price, approved by you before any work starts.

A 30-day workmanship warranty on every repair.

05Dishwasher questions
Why does water sit in the tub when the cycle ends?

Usually something is blocking the way out: a packed filter, a kinked drain hose, a disposer plug left in place, or a pump that no longer moves water. We rule out blockages before the pump.

Do Kenmore dishwashers share parts with other brands?

Some platforms do, which is why the model label matters. The prefix and serial format tell us who built the unit, and that decides which spray arms, pumps and control boards actually fit.

What if the code on the display clears when I restart?

A code that returns means the control saw something real, such as a slow drain or a bad sensor reading. Clearing it only resets the memory. Tell us the code, and we use it as one clue next to what we measure.

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