Kenmore owners in Worcester usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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.
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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Worcester MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Worcester. 9 of them are based in Worcester itself, and other nearby bases include Framingham (7), Marlborough (4), and Auburn (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Worcester 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: Percy Montoya Inc., around 1.5 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
First up for Worcester: Yale Appliance (20.8 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Common Appliance Repair LLC (5.6 miles away, based in North Grafton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Webster, 4.4 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D&D Appliance Gurus (3.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
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
- 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.
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Worcester, MA
Worcester Department of Public Works, Water Operations, which supplies Worcester, reports hardness of averages about 30 ppm (mg/L), with a reported range of roughly 22-55 ppm (soft). 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: City of Worcester 2025 Water Quality Report
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Worcester
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Worcester, MA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
More Washing Machine Repair in Worcester, MA
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Worcester
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Worcester technician bring the right parts.