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. Below are independent repair companies serving Byron, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Byron work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Byron IL
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Byron. Other nearby bases include Rockford (9), Freeport (6), and Belvidere (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Byron mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. P J's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Byron. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 10.0, 11.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Byron list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A B Appliance Services & Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews).
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
Some top load models use an adaptive motor that adjusts its power to each load. Source: Kenmore - Life Your Way Loves Kenmore Top Load Laundry
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- 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
Around Byron
Most washer calls in Byron 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.
Questions to Ask a Byron Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Byron, IL
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Byron
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Byron technician bring the right parts.