Most Kenmore washer repairs in North Highlands involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, North Highlands CA
Within 30 miles of North Highlands there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in North Highlands, and the rest are spread across Sacramento (12), Carmichael (8), and Citrus Heights (6). No company within 90 miles of North Highlands mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Local appliance repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
At the top of the North Highlands list: ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); River City Appliance Repair & Part Sales (3.7 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.6 stars from 159 reviews); Viking Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Carmichael, 4.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&A Pro Services (2.9 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.9 stars from 255 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
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
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Gets Fixed on a North Highlands Washer Call
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- Avoid packing in extra-large loads and follow the detergent maker's dosing for each load. Source: Kenmore - Tips for Washing Extra Large Loads of Laundry
- 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
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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?
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
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for North Highlands, CA
Most washer calls in North Highlands 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 North Highlands
- 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?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: North Highlands, CA
Do you work for Kenmore?
What stops a washer from spinning?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Other Washer Repair in North Highlands
Kenmore Washer Repair Near North Highlands
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.