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 San Jose list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near San Jose
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Jose. 36 list an address in San Jose, and the rest are spread across Campbell (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. A Go Home Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from San Jose. None of the repair companies near San Jose name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Jose. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
The leading options for San Jose are Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (5.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.3 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bestech Appliance Repair LLC (5.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Kenmore washer you have before you call. Kenmore makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
Some top load models use an adaptive motor that adjusts its power to each load. Source: Kenmore - Life Your Way Loves Kenmore Top Load Laundry
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around San Jose
San Jose Water (SJW), the main water utility for much of San Jose, which supplies San Jose, reports hardness of varies by source blend: about 119 ppm average for Valley Water treated surface water, about 155 ppm for local mountain surface water, and about 364 ppm average (155-545 ppm) for groundwater. 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: San Jose Water 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CPUC)
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 Jose
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: San Jose, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
Do you work for Kenmore?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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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.