If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Upper Montclair 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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Upper Montclair NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Upper Montclair. Other nearby bases include Clifton (17), Passaic (5), and Bloomfield (4). No company within 90 miles of Upper Montclair mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Allwood Appliance Repair Pro is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Upper Montclair. Across 34 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Upper Montclair: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Passaic, 4.5 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 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 and Features
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Upper Montclair Washer Call
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Upper Montclair
Most washer calls in Upper Montclair 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.
Questions to Ask a Upper Montclair Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Upper Montclair, NJ
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
More Washing Machine Repair in Upper Montclair, NJ
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Upper Montclair
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Upper Montclair technician bring the right parts.