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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Colonia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Colonia. Other nearby bases include Perth Amboy (6), Edison (4), and Linden (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Edison Appliance Repair Service, around 1.3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Colonia mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colonia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
Closest matches for Colonia: American Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (4.6 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elm Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Westfield, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
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
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Colonia
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Colonia
Most washer calls in Colonia 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Colonia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Colonia, NJ
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Colonia
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.