Most Kenmore washer repairs in Newport involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Newport 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.
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 Newport
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Newport. The rest are spread across Batesville (4), Searcy (3), and Jonesboro (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 24.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Newport mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Newport is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.3, 24.5, 24.8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
The leading options for Newport are Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Batesville, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.9 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Searcy, 4.5 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance 911 (31.6 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 214 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.
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- 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 Newport
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- Every few months, run the empty washer on hot water with two cups of white vinegar to clear detergent residue and grime. Source: Kenmore - Appliance Maintenance Tips to Help Maximize Efficiency
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- How old the washer is
What Newport Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Newport 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Newport
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Newport, AR
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Newport
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.