Kenmore owners in Selma usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Selma, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Selma work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Selma
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Selma. 3 list an address in Selma, and other nearby bases include Prattville (3), Montgomery (3), and Alabaster (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. No company within 90 miles of Selma mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Martin Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Selma. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 21 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Selma is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 24 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
At the top of the Selma list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Clanton, 4.3 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews); Clark-Rothschild Appliance Repair- Refrigerator, Freezer and Ice Machine specialist (32.9 miles away, based in Prattville, 4.7 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Selma
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
- 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
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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Selma
Most washer calls in Selma 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 Selma Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Selma, AL
Which Selma technicians work on Kenmore?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Selma
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Selma technician bring the right parts.