Kenmore owners in Grosse Pointe Woods 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.
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If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Grosse Pointe Woods work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Grosse Pointe Woods
40 repair companies serve Grosse Pointe Woods from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Warren (5), Detroit (5), and Clinton Township (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. None of the repair companies near Grosse Pointe Woods name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is B & Z Service Company, LLC, about 1.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.1, 3.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
Closest matches for Grosse Pointe Woods: Detroit Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Conner's Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (8.3 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews).
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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
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
- Smart models alert the owner when it is time to run the washer cleaning cycle. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
What Grosse Pointe Woods Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Grosse Pointe Woods 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Grosse Pointe Woods
- 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: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
More Washing Machine Repair in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Grosse Pointe Woods
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.