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. Below are independent repair companies serving Sausalito, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Sausalito
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sausalito. 2 list an address in Sausalito, and the rest are spread across San Francisco (26), Mill Valley (5), and San Rafael (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Topline Sausalito Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Sausalito mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sausalito. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
The leading options for Sausalito are Prime Fix Appliances Repair (7.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Solution Appliances (5.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (5.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Sausalito
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
Laundry Notes for Sausalito, CA
Most washer calls in Sausalito 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 Sausalito
- 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Sausalito, CA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do you work for Kenmore?
What stops a washer from spinning?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
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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 Sausalito technician bring the right parts.