Kenmore owners in Highwood usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Highwood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highwood. 1 of them are based in Highwood itself, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Deerfield (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service Highwood, around 0.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Highwood name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
The leading options for Highwood are Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (8.1 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (1.5 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Guys Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Highwood Washer Call
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- Smart models alert the owner when it is time to run the washer cleaning cycle. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Highwood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Highwood 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 Highwood Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Highwood, IL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Highwood
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.