If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Santa Rosa, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Santa Rosa work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Santa Rosa CA
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Rosa. 7 of them are based in Santa Rosa itself, and other nearby bases include Novato (5), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near Santa Rosa 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 16 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.2 |
The leading options for Santa Rosa are Kelly's Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 216 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.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Rosa
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Local Notes for Santa Rosa
Most washer calls in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Santa Rosa, CA
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why is my washer leaking?
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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.