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. The Joplin list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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 Joplin work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Joplin
Within 60 miles of Joplin there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Joplin itself, and other nearby bases include Pittsburg (2), Monett (2), and Aurora (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. No company within 90 miles of Joplin mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Joplin, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 26 businesses. Joplin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joplin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.8, 1.8 |
The leading options for Joplin are Mr. Appliance of Joplin (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Bowers Service Co (11.8 miles away, based in Carthage, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big M Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 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 and Features
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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
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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Joplin, MO
Most washer calls in Joplin 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Joplin
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Joplin, MO
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Other Washer Repair in Joplin
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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.