Kenmore owners in Metairie usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Metairie, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Metairie work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Metairie
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Metairie. 10 of them are based in Metairie itself, and other nearby bases include New Orleans (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Metairie 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: The Appliance Technician, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Mention washer work | 23 |
The leading options for Metairie are Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 136 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
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
Some top load models use an adaptive motor that adjusts its power to each load. Source: Kenmore - Life Your Way Loves Kenmore Top Load Laundry
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Metairie
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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- 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
What Metairie Owners Should Know
Jefferson Parish Department of Water (East Bank water system), which supplies Metairie, reports hardness of east Bank system total hardness reported at 75.7-190 ppm as CaCO3 (moderately hard to hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Jefferson Parish 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Metairie Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Metairie, LA
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.