If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Olney list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Olney
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Olney. 3 list an address in Olney, and other nearby bases include Centralia (3), Evansville (3), and Salem (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Jim Scherer Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 2 list Kenmore specifically. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Olney is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
First up for Olney: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.9 miles away, based in Linton, 4.4 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.5 stars from 75 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.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Gets Fixed on a Olney Washer Call
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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.
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Olney
Most washer calls in Olney 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.
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Before You Book in Olney
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Olney, IL
Why is my washer leaking?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Olney
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.