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.
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 Princeton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Princeton. 1 of them are based in Princeton itself, and the rest are spread across Peoria (8), Moline (3), and Sterling (2). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. Nearest on the list: A & J Complete Service Corp, around 9.3 miles out. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Princeton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Princeton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 12.7, 17.5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
First up for Princeton: Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (41.7 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & J Complete Service Corp (9.3 miles away, based in Tiskilwa, 4.8 stars from 22 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Princeton
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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Local Notes for Princeton
Most washer calls in Princeton 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 Princeton Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Princeton, IL
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Princeton technician bring the right parts.