Written for Houston homes
Short guides from our technicians' notes: what to check, what to leave alone, and when a Kenmore needs a visit.
Kenmore Dishwasher Leaves Dishes Wet: Rinse Aid, Vent and Heating Checks
2 min read→Wet dishes at the end of a Kenmore dishwasher cycle can come from rinse aid, loading or a drying part that no…
Kenmore Dishwasher Not Draining After a New Disposer: The Knockout Plug and Other Causes
2 min read→Water left in the bottom of a Kenmore dishwasher has a short list of usual causes, including a plug left in the…
Reading a Kenmore Dishwasher Model Label: Where to Find It and What the Digits Mean
2 min read→The model label in a Kenmore dishwasher sits on the door edge or tub frame. The digits before the dot point to…
Kenmore Freezer Running Constantly: Condenser Coil Cleaning Step by Step
2 min read→A Kenmore freezer that never seems to shut off often has a coil covered in dust. Cleaning it is simple and safe…
Kenmore Freezer in a Houston Garage: Where Heat Makes It Work Harder
2 min read→A Kenmore freezer in a hot garage struggles with heat and humidity. Placement, clearance and coil cleaning make the biggest difference.
Slow or Dripping Water From a Kenmore Refrigerator Dispenser: Filter, Line and Valve
2 min read→A dispenser that trickles or drips after you let go usually points to the filter, the supply line or the inlet valve.…
Buying or Inheriting an Older Kenmore Refrigerator: Checks Before You Plug It In
2 min read→A used Kenmore refrigerator from an estate, a rental or a relative can be a good find. Check the label, cord, seals…
Loud Noises From a Kenmore Refrigerator: Matching the Sound to the Fan or the Compressor
2 min read→Buzzing, rattling and clicking each point to a different part of a Kenmore refrigerator. Match the sound and where it comes from…
Kenmore Refrigerator Warm but the Freezer Is Fine: Airflow Checks Before Anything Else
2 min read→A Kenmore refrigerator that is cold in the freezer and warm in the fresh food section is often short of airflow between…
Which Platform Is Your Kenmore Refrigerator? Reading the 253. Prefix and What It Changes
2 min read→Many Kenmore refrigerators carry a 253. prefix, which points to Frigidaire or Electrolux construction. Here is how to read the label and…