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. Below are independent repair companies serving Mount Olive, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Mount Olive
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mount Olive. The rest are spread across Goldsboro (5), Smithfield (2), and Mt Olive (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Grady's Electric Appliance Repair, around 2.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Mount Olive name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 13 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 8.3, 9.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention washer work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for Mount Olive: Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.2 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Appliance (26.1 miles away, based in Kinston, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews); Perry's Refrigeration (14.7 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Mount Olive
Most washer calls in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Mount Olive, NC
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Which Mount Olive technicians work on Kenmore?
Other Washer Repair in Mount Olive
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Mount Olive
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Mount Olive technician bring the right parts.