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. The Little Ferry list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Little Ferry work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Little Ferry
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Little Ferry. 2 list an address in Little Ferry, and other nearby bases include Hackensack (6), Palisades Park (5), and North Bergen (4). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Little Ferry mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Little Ferry Affordable Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Little Ferry. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Ferry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.1 |
At the top of the Little Ferry list: NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Teaneck (3.2 miles away, based in Teaneck, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 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.
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Little Ferry
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
- 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:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Local Notes for Little Ferry
Most washer calls in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry
- 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?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Little Ferry, NJ
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Little Ferry
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.