If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Hampshire, 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.
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 Hampshire
40 repair companies serve Hampshire from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and St. Charles (4). None of the repair companies near Hampshire name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Reliable Appliance Repair, about 5.9 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hampshire. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 6.2, 7.9 |
At the top of the Hampshire list: Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (11.8 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews).
Know which Kenmore washer you have before you call. Kenmore makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Hampshire
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Laundry Notes for Hampshire, IL
Most washer calls in Hampshire 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 Hampshire Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Hampshire, IL
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Which Hampshire technicians work on Kenmore?
Other Washer Repair in Hampshire
Kenmore Washer Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Hampshire technician bring the right parts.