Kenmore owners in Lake Elsinore usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Lake Elsinore 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Lake Elsinore work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Lake Elsinore
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Elsinore. 6 list an address in Lake Elsinore, and the rest are spread across Murrieta (11), Menifee (6), and Perris (5). Lowl Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Lake Elsinore. No company within 30 miles of Lake Elsinore names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Elsinore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Mention washer work | 20 |
Closest matches for Lake Elsinore: Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (67.7 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lowl Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urgent Repair Appliances & HVAC (15.2 miles away, based in Murrieta, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Front load models use Smart Motion, where the control varies drum movement to produce up to six different wash motions. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Lake Elsinore, CA
Most washer calls in Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Elsinore, CA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
More Washing Machine Repair in Lake Elsinore, CA
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Lake Elsinore
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.