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. The Irvine list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Irvine
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Irvine. 33 list an address in Irvine, and other nearby bases include Tustin (4), Laguna Hills (2), and Lake Forest (1). None of the companies within 30 miles mention Kenmore by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Green Fuse HVAC & Appliance repair, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Irvine are Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (75.3 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Fuse HVAC & Appliance repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bristol Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Crew (2.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 220 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
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Irvine
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- 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)
Local Notes for Irvine
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), which supplies Irvine, reports hardness of hard; total hardness about 214-293 mg/L (ppm as CaCO3) on average for local treated water and about 236 mg/L for imported water, with a reported range of 52-469 mg/L. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: IRWD 2026 Water Quality Report
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 Irvine
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Irvine, CA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Washer Repair in Irvine
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Irvine
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Irvine technician bring the right parts.