Most Kenmore washer repairs in Athens involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Athens, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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With a Kenmore washer, the model number matters more than the badge: it tells a technician exactly which parts and repair steps apply. Find it on the label before you call.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Athens AL
Within 30 miles of Athens there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Ardmore (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Athens mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Jay's Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Athens: Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (20.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (18.1 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jay's Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 87 reviews).
Kenmore sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
Top load models are built with either a Triple Action Agitator or an agitator-free impeller wash plate, which changes the parts and wash motion a technician works on. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- Avoid packing in extra-large loads and follow the detergent maker's dosing for each load. Source: Kenmore - Tips for Washing Extra Large Loads of Laundry
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Athens, AL
Most washer calls in Athens 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Athens
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Athens, AL
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Athens
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Athens technician bring the right parts.