Kenmore owners in Garden City 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Garden City work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Garden City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Garden City. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Detroit (7), and Dearborn Heights (3). The closest is Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights, about 2.5 miles away. None of the repair companies near Garden City name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.7, 3.1 |
First up for Garden City: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (4.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (2.5 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews).
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.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Garden City
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
- 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.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- 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)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Garden City Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Garden City 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 Garden City
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Garden City, MI
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Which Garden City technicians work on Kenmore?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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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 Garden City technician bring the right parts.