Kenmore owners in Glenn Dale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Glenn Dale list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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 Glenn Dale work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Glenn Dale
40 repair companies serve Glenn Dale from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Glenn Dale, and other nearby bases include Laurel (6), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). None of the repair companies near Glenn Dale name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Eagle Appliance service llc, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glenn Dale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.7, 2.3 |
At the top of the Glenn Dale list: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
Select models include Deep Fill or water level control, which raises or lowers the fill level beyond the automatic setting. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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 hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
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
- 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
- Any error code shown on the display
What Glenn Dale Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Glenn Dale 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Glenn Dale 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?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Glenn Dale, MD
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Other Washer Repair in Glenn Dale
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Glenn Dale
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Glenn Dale technician bring the right parts.