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.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
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 Fall River
Within 30 miles of Fall River there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Fall River itself, and other nearby bases include Providence (9), Pawtucket (8), and New Bedford (4). No company within 90 miles of Fall River mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Atlas Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Fall River. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fall River. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.4, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
The leading options for Fall River are Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (16.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (18.8 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Services (2.3 miles away, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.5 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
Sensor-equipped models estimate load size and soil level and adjust water and detergent to match. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Fall River Washer Call
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
- 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
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Fall River
Most washer calls in Fall River 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fall River
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Fall River, MA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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 Fall River technician bring the right parts.