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.
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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Albemarle work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Albemarle
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Albemarle. 1 list an address in Albemarle, and other nearby bases include Concord (10), Salisbury (8), and Mt Gilead (2). The closest is Albemarle Appliance Repair., about 1.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Albemarle name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Albemarle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 10.2, 14.3 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
The leading options for Albemarle are Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 508 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair, LLC (22.9 miles away, based in Concord, 4.9 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Albemarle Appliance Repair. (1.3 miles away, 1.6 stars from 14 reviews); Smartfix Appliance & Refrigerator Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Indian Trail, 4.9 stars from 438 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
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 spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Albemarle
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
- 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.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Albemarle, NC
Most washer calls in Albemarle 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Albemarle
- 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: Albemarle, NC
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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 Albemarle technician bring the right parts.