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. The North Chicago 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.
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 North Chicago
Within 30 miles of North Chicago there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in North Chicago, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Highland Park (5), and Vernon Hills (4). No company within 90 miles of North Chicago mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Salt Lake City Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.9, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
At the top of the North Chicago list: A Absolute Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (9.6 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Guys Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 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.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Front load models use Smart Motion, where the control varies drum movement to produce up to six different wash motions. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in North Chicago
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.
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How old the washer is
- 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
Laundry Notes for North Chicago, IL
Most washer calls in North Chicago 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 North Chicago Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: North Chicago, IL
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
What stops a washer from spinning?
More Washing Machine Repair in North Chicago, IL
Kenmore Washer Repair Near North Chicago
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a North Chicago technician bring the right parts.