If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The North Star list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near North Star work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near North Star
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Star. The rest are spread across Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Nearest on the list: Allen's Arcade & Electronic Repair House, around 3.3 miles out. None of the repair companies near North Star name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Star. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 4.9, 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
Closest matches for North Star: Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (12.2 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Elkton, 4.5 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Newark, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
Select models include Deep Fill or water level control, which raises or lowers the fill level beyond the automatic setting. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Gets Fixed on a North Star Washer Call
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Laundry Notes for North Star, DE
Most washer calls in North Star 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.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near North Star
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: North Star, DE
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Other Washer Repair in North Star
Kenmore Washer Repair Near North Star
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a North Star technician bring the right parts.