Kenmore owners in Tallahassee usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Tallahassee
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tallahassee. 9 of them are based in Tallahassee itself, and the rest are spread across Crawfordville (2), Cairo (2), and Thomasville (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. None of the repair companies near Tallahassee name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Tallahassee. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.0 |
The leading options for Tallahassee are Mr. Appliance of Tallahassee (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 445 reviews); Chill Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); State Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Crawfordville, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J & B Appliance Service (6.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 84 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Tallahassee
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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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)
- Any error code shown on the display
Laundry Notes for Tallahassee, FL
Most washer calls in Tallahassee 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.
Before You Book in Tallahassee
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Tallahassee, FL
Why won't my washer spin?
Which Tallahassee technicians work on Kenmore?
Do you work for Kenmore?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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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 Tallahassee technician bring the right parts.