If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Cresskill list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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 Cresskill
40 repair companies serve Cresskill from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Yonkers (9), Paramus (4), and Bergenfield (3). The closest is Alliance Appliance Repair Authority, about 1.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Cresskill name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.7, 1.7 |
At the top of the Cresskill list: Appliance Doctor (4.9 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (4.4 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (5.6 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
Front load models use Smart Motion, where the control varies drum movement to produce up to six different wash motions. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Cresskill
Most washer calls in Cresskill 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.
Before You Book in Cresskill
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Cresskill, NJ
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Other Washer Repair in Cresskill
Kenmore Washer Repair in Nearby Cities
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.