Kenmore owners in Franklin usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Franklin, 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 Franklin work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Franklin
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Franklin. 4 of them are based in Franklin itself, and the rest are spread across Seneca (4), Waynesville (3), and Brevard (3). No company within 90 miles of Franklin mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Franklin. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.1, 4.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
First up for Franklin: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.5 miles away, based in Blairsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peavy's Appliance Services (7.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clemson (48.0 miles away, based in Clemson, 4.8 stars from 231 reviews).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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
- 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)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Franklin
Most washer calls in Franklin 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Franklin
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin, NC
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why is my washer leaking?
What stops a washer from spinning?
More Washing Machine Repair in Franklin, NC
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Franklin
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Franklin technician bring the right parts.