If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Perry 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 Perry work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Perry
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Perry. Other nearby bases include Urbandale (5), Des Moines (3), and West Des Moines (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 19.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Perry mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Perry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 19.5, 20.6, 21.6 |
At the top of the Perry list: Westside Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (20.6 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 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 and Features
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
What Perry Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Perry 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Perry
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Perry, IA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Washer Repair in Perry
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Perry
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Perry technician bring the right parts.