Kenmore owners in Southwood Acres usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Southwood Acres, 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 Southwood Acres work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Southwood Acres CT
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Southwood Acres. The rest are spread across Hartford (8), Enfield (3), and Springfield (3). The closest is Sterling Appliance Care Professionals, about 2.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Southwood Acres mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 3.3, 4.2 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Southwood Acres list: A Action Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (13.1 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 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 Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Sensor-equipped models estimate load size and soil level and adjust water and detergent to match. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
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
- 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.
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Around Southwood Acres
Most washer calls in Southwood Acres 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Southwood Acres
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Southwood Acres, CT
Why is my washer leaking?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What stops a washer from spinning?
More Washing Machine Repair in Southwood Acres, CT
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Southwood Acres
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.