Most Kenmore washer repairs in Plum involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Plum 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Plum
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Plum. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (13), Verona (2), and Irwin (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. A A Ogden Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 4.9 miles from Plum. None of the repair companies near Plum name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.9, 4.9, 5.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
At the top of the Plum list: NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (8.3 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (14.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Plum
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Plum
Most washer calls in Plum 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Plum
- 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?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Plum, PA
Which Plum technicians work on Kenmore?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Other Washer Repair in Plum
More Kenmore Washer Repair Pages Nearby
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Plum technician bring the right parts.