If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Farmers Loop list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears washer repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite washers; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Farmers Loop
Within 237 miles of Farmers Loop there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fairbanks (3), Wasilla (2), and Palmer (1). The farthest listed company is about 236 miles out. None of the repair companies near Farmers Loop name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Appliance Service Company is the nearest, roughly 5.5 miles from Farmers Loop. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Farmers Loop is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.5, 5.7, 9.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (237 mi) | 6 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
Closest matches for Farmers Loop: Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Company (5.5 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Goldstream Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (232.2 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Kenmore washer you have before you call. Kenmore makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
Sensor-equipped models estimate load size and soil level and adjust water and detergent to match. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Gets Fixed on a Farmers Loop Washer Call
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- Check the hoses behind the washer regularly for cracks, bulges or drips, and replace them about every five years. Source: Kenmore - Appliance Maintenance Tips to Help Maximize Efficiency
- Every few months, run the empty washer on hot water with two cups of white vinegar to clear detergent residue and grime. Source: Kenmore - Appliance Maintenance Tips to Help Maximize Efficiency
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Farmers Loop Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Farmers Loop come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Questions to Ask a Farmers Loop Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Farmers Loop, AK
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Farmers Loop
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Farmers Loop technician bring the right parts.