A Kenmore washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Desert Hot Springs work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Desert Hot Springs
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Desert Hot Springs. 4 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs itself, and the rest are spread across Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). None of the repair companies near Desert Hot Springs name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| Mention washer work | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
The leading options for Desert Hot Springs are Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.4 stars from 523 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Banning, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 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.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What Desert Hot Springs Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Desert Hot Springs 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Desert Hot Springs
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Desert Hot Springs, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.