A Kenmore washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Woodlyn, 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.
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 Woodlyn
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Woodlyn. The rest are spread across Philadelphia (8), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 90 miles of Woodlyn mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nbili Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Woodlyn. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
First up for Woodlyn: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nbili Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Chester, 4.4 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Media, 4.1 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (8.0 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Woodlyn
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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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?
- 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Woodlyn, PA
Most washer calls in Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Woodlyn, PA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.