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 South Laurel list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
With a Kenmore washer, the model number matters more than the badge: it tells a technician exactly which parts and repair steps apply. Find it on the label before you call.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near South Laurel
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Laurel. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (7), Laurel (6), and Beltsville (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. No company within 90 miles of South Laurel mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Laurel Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from South Laurel. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
The leading options for South Laurel are Dexterous Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Power Tech Appliance Service (2.4 miles away, based in Laurel, 4.1 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABW Appliances - Corporate Headquarters (6.7 miles away, based in Jessup, 4.8 stars from 1,539 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Kenmore washer you have before you call. Kenmore makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
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?
- 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
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
- 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 happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
What South Laurel Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in South Laurel 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 South Laurel
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: South Laurel, MD
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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 South Laurel technician bring the right parts.