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. The Lexington Park 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.
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, Lexington Park MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lexington Park. The rest are spread across Salisbury (7), Waldorf (4), and Fort Washington (4). No company within 90 miles of Lexington Park mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Major Appliance Solutions is the nearest, roughly 20.7 miles from Lexington Park. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lexington Park is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 20.7, 22.5, 25.0 |
Closest matches for Lexington Park: Appliance Guys (25.0 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.1 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Lexington Park
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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
Local Notes for Lexington Park
Most washer calls in Lexington Park 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Lexington Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Lexington Park, MD
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is my washer leaking?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Lexington Park
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.