Kenmore owners in Garden City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Garden City, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Garden City work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Garden City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Garden City. 5 list an address in Garden City, and other nearby bases include Hempstead (7), Westbury (4), and East Meadow (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of Garden City mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Mineola Appliance & Repair Pros, about 0.4 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Garden City are PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (3.1 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Westbury (2.5 miles away, based in Westbury, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Gets Fixed on a Garden City Washer Call
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- 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.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
Local Notes for Garden City
Incorporated Village of Garden City Water Department, which supplies Garden City, reports hardness of total hardness about 31-64 mg/L (soft to moderately hard) in 2023 testing. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Village of Garden City Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2023
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Questions to Ask a Garden City Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Garden City, NY
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
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Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Garden City technician bring the right parts.