Kenmore owners in San Anselmo usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The San Anselmo 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 San Anselmo work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, San Anselmo CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Anselmo. 1 of them are based in San Anselmo itself, and other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 15 miles. No company within 90 miles of San Anselmo mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Jim's Repair Service, around 0.7 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for San Anselmo: UniFix Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Solution Appliances (14.7 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
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 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- 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)
What San Anselmo Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in San Anselmo 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).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in San Anselmo
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: San Anselmo, CA
Do you work for Kenmore?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 San Anselmo technician bring the right parts.