14645
Kenmore 14645 Built-In Dishwasher Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Third rack sliding rough or catching on its rails
- Wet dishes on the top rack after a Turbo Dry cycle
- Water left in the tub after the cycle ends
- Leaking at the door bottom or under the tub
The Kenmore 14645 is a 24-inch built-in electric dishwasher rated at 45 dBA. It has an EasyFlex 3rd rack and a Turbo Dry option, and it uses the exterior handle style rather than the pocket handle sold on the 14675 and 14679. It sits under a standard counter, tied into the sink supply, the drain line and a dedicated outlet.
Kenmore sells appliances under its own name, so the builder is not stated for this model. The model-number prefix printed on the label tells us who made it, and parts and diagnostics follow that platform. We read the full model and serial from the data plate on the door edge before we order anything.
On a dishwasher of this type, we start with the drain path, since standing water is the most common reason a call comes in. Then we look at the door gasket and latch, the spray arms, and the heating element that drives the drying step. With a third rack, we also slide it through its full travel to see whether the rails are binding. You get a written price before any work starts, and our repairs carry a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Key features
- 24-inch built-in dishwasher
- Electric
- 45 dBA sound rating
- EasyFlex 3rd rack and Turbo Dry
- Exterior handle design
Error codes this model can show
Does the 14645 have a pocket handle?
No. This model uses the exterior handle, which matches the 14649. The 14675 and 14679 are the pocket-handle versions, so the handle is the quickest way to tell the pairs apart when you read a label.
Why would the third rack stop gliding smoothly?
On racks of this type, the usual causes are worn rollers, a bent rail or a dish pushed past the rack edge. We run the rack in and out, inspect the wheels and rails, and replace only the worn part.
Can you repair the 14645 if the dishes stay wet after Turbo Dry?
Yes. We check the heating element, the vent and the control that runs the drying step, then confirm the cycle finishes hot. We quote the repair in writing first and back the work with a 30-day warranty.
Book repair for your 14645
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.