Kenmore owners in Tiburon usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Tiburon list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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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 Tiburon
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tiburon. The rest are spread across San Francisco (17), Richmond (6), and Mill Valley (5). None of the repair companies near Tiburon name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Alpha Belvedere Tiburon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Tiburon. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.2, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Tiburon: Prime Fix Appliances Repair (7.6 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Solution Appliances (7.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (8.1 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- 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
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:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Around Tiburon
Most washer calls in Tiburon 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).
Questions to Ask a Tiburon Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Tiburon, CA
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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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 Tiburon technician bring the right parts.