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 Smithfield, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
With a Kenmore washer, the model number matters more than the badge: it tells a technician exactly which parts and repair steps apply. Find it on the label before you call.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Smithfield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Smithfield. 2 of them are based in Smithfield itself, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (12), Goldsboro (5), and Fuquay-Varina (4). Nearest on the list: Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield, around 0.5 miles out. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smithfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 6.4, 8.4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Smithfield list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Service Center of Raleigh (25.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.1 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cobb Sales & Service (14.3 miles away, based in Benson, 4.8 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
Some top load models use an adaptive motor that adjusts its power to each load. Source: Kenmore - Life Your Way Loves Kenmore Top Load Laundry
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
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
- Any error code shown on the display
- 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)
Laundry Notes for Smithfield, NC
Most washer calls in Smithfield 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 Smithfield Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Smithfield, NC
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Which Smithfield technicians work on Kenmore?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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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.