Kenmore owners in Calumet Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Calumet Park, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Calumet Park IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Calumet Park. The rest are spread across Chicago (8), Oak Lawn (5), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Calumet Park name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is BlueIslandApplianceRepairServices, about 1.3 miles away. Across 31 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
First up for Calumet Park: Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC Appliance Repair of Oak Lawn (6.8 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (3.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews); Coin-O-Matic (3.1 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews).
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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Calumet Park
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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.
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
- How old the washer is
What Calumet Park Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Calumet Park 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 Calumet Park Washer Technician
- 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?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Calumet Park, IL
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.