If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Durham, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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 Durham work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Durham
Within 30 miles of Durham there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 list an address in Durham, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (15), Cary (6), and Wake Forest (2). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. None of the repair companies near Durham name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Durham Trusted Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Durham. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Durham: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (5.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cary (16.0 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 173 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
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
Select models include Deep Fill or water level control, which raises or lowers the fill level beyond the automatic setting. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Durham
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- Avoid packing in extra-large loads and follow the detergent maker's dosing for each load. Source: Kenmore - Tips for Washing Extra Large Loads of Laundry
- 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Durham, NC
Most washer calls in Durham 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.
Questions to Ask a Durham Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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: Durham, NC
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Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
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What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Durham
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.