Most Kenmore washer repairs in Pocatello involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Pocatello
Within 60 miles of Pocatello there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Pocatello, and other nearby bases include Idaho Falls (4), Blackfoot (3), and American Falls (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tucker's Appliance Parts & ServiCenter, around 0.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Pocatello 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 4.5 stars across 12 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pocatello is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pocatello. 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 4.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
First up for Pocatello: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tucker's Appliance Parts & ServiCenter (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 164 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (48.4 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin's Appliance Repair Service (4.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Sensor-equipped models estimate load size and soil level and adjust water and detergent to match. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- 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 Pocatello
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
What Pocatello Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Pocatello 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Pocatello
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Pocatello, ID
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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 Pocatello technician bring the right parts.