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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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, Murphysboro IL
18 repair companies serve Murphysboro from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Murphysboro itself, and the rest are spread across Centralia (3), Marion (2), and Paducah (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 2 of them mention Kenmore in their listing or website. Gillenberg Sales & Service is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Murphysboro. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Murphysboro is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 6.5, 16.8 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention Kenmore | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
Closest matches for Murphysboro: Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (6.5 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Appliance Wizard (22.1 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- 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 Murphysboro, IL
Most washer calls in Murphysboro 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.
Before You Book in Murphysboro
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Murphysboro, IL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why won't my washer spin?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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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.