If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. 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 Detroit Lakes work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Detroit Lakes MN
9 repair companies serve Detroit Lakes from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Fargo (5), Pelican Rapids (1), and Moorhead (1). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Glen Smith Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 11.8 miles from Detroit Lakes. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 9 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Detroit Lakes is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.8, 44.3, 44.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
First up for Detroit Lakes: Sears Appliance Repair (52.2 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (46.7 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Glen Smith Appliance Repair. (11.8 miles away, based in Pelican Rapids, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros (46.1 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 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.
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What Gets Fixed on a Detroit Lakes Washer Call
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Detroit Lakes, MN
Most washer calls in Detroit Lakes 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Questions to Ask a Detroit Lakes Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Detroit Lakes, MN
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 Detroit Lakes technician bring the right parts.