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. The Candler-McAfee list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
With a Kenmore washer, the model number matters more than the badge: it tells a technician exactly which parts and repair steps apply. Find it on the label before you call.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Candler-McAfee
Within 30 miles of Candler-McAfee there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Atlanta (22), Decatur (7), and Stone Mountain (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Avauxco, about 2.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Candler-McAfee name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Candler-McAfee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.4, 2.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
Closest matches for Candler-McAfee: A Plus Appliance Solutions (7.2 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.8 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ward Appliance Solutions (7.1 miles away, based in Stonecrest, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stone Mountain Appliance Rpr (8.1 miles away, based in Stone Mountain, 2.7 stars from 6 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 and Features
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
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Candler-McAfee
Most washer calls in Candler-McAfee 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.
Before You Book in Candler-McAfee
- 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: Candler-McAfee, GA
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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 Candler-McAfee technician bring the right parts.