Kenmore owners in Glendale Heights usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Glendale Heights 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Glendale Heights work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Glendale Heights
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glendale Heights. 4 list an address in Glendale Heights, and the rest are spread across Carol Stream (5), Wheaton (5), and Addison (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance, about 0.6 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Glendale Heights mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glendale Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.6, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
At the top of the Glendale Heights list: Act Fast Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Aslan Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (3.0 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 173 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- Use a level to confirm the washer sits evenly and adjust the feet if it does not. 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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
What Glendale Heights Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Glendale Heights, IL
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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 Glendale Heights technician bring the right parts.