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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Richmond
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Richmond. 1 list an address in Richmond, and the rest are spread across Kansas City (15), Independence (6), and Lee's Summit (6). The closest is Oliphant Appliance Service, about 0.9 miles away. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richmond is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 26.5, 26.6 |
The leading options for Richmond are Arrowhead Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Shark (39.4 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Cameron, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- 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)
Around Richmond
Most washer calls in Richmond 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.
Before You Book in Richmond
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Richmond, MO
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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 Richmond technician bring the right parts.