Most Kenmore washer repairs in Theodore involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Theodore
Within 30 miles of Theodore there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Theodore itself, and other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Daphne (4), and Moss Point (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. A & B Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Theodore. No company within 90 miles of Theodore mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Theodore. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 3.9 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
Closest matches for Theodore: Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Moss Point, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CC’s Home Service LLC (18.5 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.9 stars from 216 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Theodore
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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Theodore, AL
Most washer calls in Theodore 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Theodore
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Theodore, AL
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Which Theodore technicians work on Kenmore?
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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.