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 Hibbing, 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.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears washer repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite washers; they are not Sears.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Hibbing MN
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hibbing. 1 list an address in Hibbing, and the rest are spread across Duluth (3), Virginia (1), and Grand Rapids (1). No company within 90 miles of Hibbing mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Bud's Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Hibbing is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention washer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 20.2, 29.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Hibbing list: Bud's Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big River Appliance Repair, LLC (30.0 miles away, based in Jacobson, 5.0 stars from 6 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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- Use a level to confirm the washer sits evenly and adjust the feet if it does not. 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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
Around Hibbing
Most washer calls in Hibbing 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.
Before You Book in Hibbing
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Hibbing, MN
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Do you work for Kenmore?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Washer Repair in Hibbing
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Hibbing
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.