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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
With a Kenmore washer, the model number matters more than the badge: it tells a technician exactly which parts and repair steps apply. Find it on the label before you call.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Foster City CA
Within 30 miles of Foster City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Foster City itself, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (17), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC, about 0.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Foster City mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
Closest matches for Foster City: Delta High End Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Care Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 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
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
Sensor-equipped models estimate load size and soil level and adjust water and detergent to match. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Gets Fixed on a Foster City Washer Call
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
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.
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
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Foster City
Most washer calls in Foster City 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).
Before You Book in Foster City
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Foster City, CA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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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 Foster City technician bring the right parts.