If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Albany work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Albany GA
24 repair companies serve Albany from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Albany itself, and the rest are spread across Tifton (4), Moultrie (3), and Thomasville (3). None of the repair companies near Albany name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS, around 0.7 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Albany is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Albany. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 3.1, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
The leading options for Albany are WV Appliance & AC Repair (4.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance & Refrigeration (11.3 miles away, based in Sylvester, 2.1 stars from 18 reviews).
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Albany
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
What Albany Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Albany 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Albany
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Albany, GA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an 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 Albany technician bring the right parts.