Kenmore owners in Clanton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Clanton list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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 Clanton work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Clanton AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Clanton. 1 of them are based in Clanton itself, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (7), Bessemer (5), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 43 miles. None of the repair companies near Clanton name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Clanton. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 27 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clanton is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clanton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 17.9, 22.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
First up for Clanton: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (38.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (25.1 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (43.5 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Clanton
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
- 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
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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Clanton, AL
Most washer calls in Clanton 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.
Before You Book in Clanton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Clanton, AL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.