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 Sonoma, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Sonoma work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Sonoma
40 repair companies serve Sonoma from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Sonoma itself, and the rest are spread across Vallejo (16), Novato (5), and Santa Rosa (5). Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Sonoma. No company within 90 miles of Sonoma mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sonoma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 8.7, 9.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
First up for Sonoma: Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Napa, 4.7 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (14.3 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount HVAC & Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Fairfield, 5.0 stars from 93 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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Sonoma
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
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
- 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)
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Sonoma
Most washer calls in Sonoma 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 Sonoma
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Sonoma, CA
Do you work for Kenmore?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
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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.