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. Below are independent repair companies serving Brighton, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Brighton work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Brighton MI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Brighton. 2 of them are based in Brighton itself, and the rest are spread across Livonia (11), Waterford Township (6), and Ann Arbor (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County, around 0.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Brighton name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 3.9, 5.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
The leading options for Brighton are Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (23.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Novi, 4.6 stars from 389 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
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Gets Fixed on a Brighton Washer Call
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Around Brighton
Most washer calls in Brighton 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Brighton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Brighton, MI
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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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.