Kenmore owners in Alsip usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Alsip 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.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears washer repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite washers; they are not Sears.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Alsip
40 repair companies serve Alsip from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Alsip itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Oak Lawn (6), and Palos Heights (3). Alsip Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Alsip. No company within 90 miles of Alsip mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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 washer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
First up for Alsip: Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC Appliance Repair of Oak Lawn (3.9 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (4.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews).
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Gets Fixed on a Alsip Washer Call
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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Alsip, IL
Most washer calls in Alsip 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Alsip
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Alsip, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Other Washer Repair in Alsip
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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 Alsip technician bring the right parts.