Kenmore owners in Montgomery usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Montgomery work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Montgomery
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Montgomery. 3 of them are based in Montgomery itself, and other nearby bases include Prattville (3), Selma (3), and Opelika (3). No company within 90 miles of Montgomery mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Yes Appliance Repair Montgomery, around 2.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 20 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Montgomery is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention washer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.6, 4.6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
At the top of the Montgomery list: Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (16.3 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (51.7 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IHS Services (4.6 miles away, 3.3 stars from 15 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
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Montgomery
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
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Montgomery
Most washer calls in Montgomery 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 Montgomery
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Montgomery, AL
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
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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.