Kenmore owners in Phenix City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Phenix City 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Phenix City
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Phenix City. 3 list an address in Phenix City, and the rest are spread across Columbus (10), Opelika (3), and Valley (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Phenix City mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Phenix City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
The leading options for Phenix City are Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.1 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Choice Appliance Repair LLC (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 652 reviews); A-co Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 161 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
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
Select models include Deep Fill or water level control, which raises or lowers the fill level beyond the automatic setting. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- Use a level to confirm the washer sits evenly and adjust the feet if it does not. Source: Kenmore - Appliance Maintenance Tips to Help Maximize Efficiency
- Smart models alert the owner when it is time to run the washer cleaning cycle. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
What Phenix City Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Phenix City 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Phenix City
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Phenix City, AL
Which Phenix City technicians work on Kenmore?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.