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 Lake Wales, 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.
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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Lake Wales FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Wales. The rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Kissimmee (8), and Winter Haven (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is EC FIX APPLIANCES, about 8.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Lake Wales name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Wales. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.2, 10.3, 10.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
The leading options for Lake Wales are Mr. Budget Appliance Service (12.1 miles away, based in Winter Haven, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Winter Haven (10.8 miles away, based in Winter Haven, 4.5 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (23.3 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (18.5 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Wales Washer Call
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
What Lake Wales Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lake Wales 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Lake Wales Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Lake Wales, FL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
Do you work for Kenmore?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Lake Wales
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.