If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Forest Hills 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.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Forest Hills
Within 30 miles of Forest Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (17), Verona (2), and McKeesport (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Perla's Appliances Plus, about 1.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Forest Hills mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.3 |
Closest matches for Forest Hills: NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (2.0 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (8.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 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 Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Forest Hills
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- Smart models alert the owner when it is time to run the washer cleaning cycle. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
- 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
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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?
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
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Forest Hills
Most washer calls in Forest Hills 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Forest Hills Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, PA
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Other Washer Repair in Forest Hills
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Forest Hills
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Forest Hills technician bring the right parts.