Kenmore’s current built-in dishwasher lineup runs on its UltraWash and UltraWash Plus systems, but plenty of older Kenmore dishwashers are still doing daily duty in kitchens across the country, and the failure patterns are consistent across generations: a clogged filter or drain pump behind standing water, a failed heating element behind lukewarm or spotty dishes, or a worn door latch behind a unit that won’t start its cycle.
Rather than guessing, we confirm the actual problem — whether that’s a mechanical blockage, an electrical part, or a control-board issue — before recommending any repair, and we stock the filters, pumps, and heating elements that fail most often.
Common Dishwasher Problems
Standing water at the bottom after a full cycle
Dishes coming out cloudy, greasy, or still dirty
Dishwasher won't start or stops partway through
Loud grinding, humming, or rattling during the wash
Leaking from underneath the door
Error light flashing on the control panel
Dishwasher Error Codes
Recognize a code on your display? Look it up before you unplug anything or attempt a repair.
IE / OE (722-prefix)
Kenmore Dishwasher IE and OE Codes (722-Prefix, Fill and Drain)
AE / E1 / FE (722-prefix)
Kenmore Dishwasher AE, E1 and FE Codes (722-Prefix, Leak and Overflow)
tE / HE / LE / nE (722-prefix)
Kenmore Dishwasher tE, HE, LE and nE Codes (722-Prefix)
6-2 / 6-4 / F6E2 / F6E4 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 6-2, 6-4, F6E2 and F6E4 Codes (Inlet Valve and Float)
Clean Light 7 Blinks / Sanitized LED Blinking (665 / Whirlpool-built)
Kenmore Dishwasher Clean Light 7 Blinks and Sanitized LED (665-Prefix)
6-3 / F6E3 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 6-3 and F6E3 Codes (Suds or Air in the Pump)
Start/Resume Blinking / Clean Light Steady / Control Lock LED (665 / Whirlpool-built)
Kenmore Dishwasher Start Blinking, Clean Steady and Control Lock (665-Prefix)
6-6 / F6E6 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 6-6 and F6E6 Codes (Incoming Water Too Cold)
6-7 / 6-8 / F6E7 / F6E8 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 6-7, 6-8, F6E7 and F6E8 Codes (Flow Meter and Softener)
7-1 / 7-2 / F7E1 / F7E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 7-1, 7-2, F7E1 and F7E2 Codes (Heating Element)
8-1 / 8-2 / F8E1 / F8E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 8-1, 8-2, F8E1 and F8E2 Codes (Drain Problems)
9-1 / 9-2 / F9E1 / F9E2 (Whirlpool-built HE)
Kenmore Dishwasher 9-1, 9-2, F9E1 and F9E2 Codes (Diverter Motor)
Popular Kenmore Dishwasher Models
Kenmore 22-14785
Model # 22-14785
Kenmore 15195
Model # 15195
Kenmore 665-Series Dishwasher
Model # Whirlpool-built Kenmore dishwasher, model prefix 665, electronic touchpad generation
Kenmore 587-Series Portable Dishwasher
Model # Kenmore portable/convertible dishwasher, model prefix 587
Kenmore 630-Series Dishwasher
Model # Kenmore dishwasher, model prefix 630
Kenmore 363-Series Dishwasher
Model # GE-built Kenmore dishwasher, model prefix 363
Why Trust Us With Your Kenmore Dishwasher
- We confirm which manufacturer built this specific dishwasher before recommending any repair.
- Parts stocked for the dishwasher failures that come up most often, current models and older generations alike.
- A flat price you approve before work starts on your dishwasher — no changes once we begin.
- This dishwasher repair is backed by our 30-day workmanship guarantee, and manufacturer part coverage can still apply on top of it.