Kenmore owners in Plaquemine usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Plaquemine, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Plaquemine work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Plaquemine
22 repair companies serve Plaquemine from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). None of the repair companies near Plaquemine name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Local Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 8.5 miles from Plaquemine. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plaquemine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.5, 11.7, 11.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
Closest matches for Plaquemine: Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ourso Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Denham Springs, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Plaquemine
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
What Plaquemine Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Plaquemine 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.
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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Plaquemine
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Plaquemine, LA
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Plaquemine
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Plaquemine technician bring the right parts.