If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Santa Cruz 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Santa Cruz work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Santa Cruz
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Cruz. 8 list an address in Santa Cruz, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (11), Watsonville (4), and Capitola (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The closest is Santa Cruz Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Santa Cruz 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 4.8 stars across 27 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
At the top of the Santa Cruz list: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-zero and Wolf appliance services (20.0 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 4.4 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (19.4 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Santa Cruz Washer Call
Owner Care for Kenmore 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.
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Santa Cruz
City of Santa Cruz Water Department, which supplies Santa Cruz, reports hardness of moderately hard per the utility; 2025 averages of about 160 mg/L (Graham Hill plant) to about 260 mg/L (Beltz plants) as CaCO3. 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: Santa Cruz Water Department 2025 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 Santa Cruz
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Santa Cruz, CA
Why won't my washer spin?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Other Washer Repair in Santa Cruz
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Santa Cruz
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Santa Cruz technician bring the right parts.