Kenmore owners in Buellton 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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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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Buellton CA
20 repair companies serve Buellton from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), Goleta (5), and Lompoc (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Mission Appliance Services, around 6.0 miles out. None of the repair companies near Buellton name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.0, 15.2, 15.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
At the top of the Buellton list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (28.7 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aa Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Buellton
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
- 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.
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
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
Local Notes for Buellton
Most washer calls in Buellton 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Buellton
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Buellton, CA
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Buellton technician bring the right parts.