Kenmore owners in Reno usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Reno NV
25 repair companies serve Reno from within 30 miles. 15 list an address in Reno, and the rest are spread across Sparks (5), Carson City (2), and Sun Valley (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. None of the repair companies near Reno name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 21 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.7, 3.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
First up for Reno: Mr. Appliance of Reno (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears (6.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Star Dryer Vent (12.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- 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
Local Notes for Reno
Most washer calls in Reno 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Reno
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Reno, NV
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.