If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Boaz, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Boaz work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Boaz AL
40 repair companies serve Boaz from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Huntsville (8), Fort Payne (4), and Cullman (3). The farthest listed company is about 45 miles out. None of the repair companies near Boaz name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Byrd's Appliance Services, about 4.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 37 businesses. Boaz is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boaz. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 11.1, 15.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
The leading options for Boaz are Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (44.0 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Oneonta, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Arab, 4.5 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
Some top load models use an adaptive motor that adjusts its power to each load. Source: Kenmore - Life Your Way Loves Kenmore Top Load Laundry
Front load models use Smart Motion, where the control varies drum movement to produce up to six different wash motions. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Boaz
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Boaz Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Boaz 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.
Questions to Ask a Boaz Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Boaz, AL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.