Most Kenmore washer repairs in Charleston involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Charleston
32 repair companies serve Charleston from within 30 miles. 11 list an address in Charleston, and the rest are spread across Summerville (6), North Charleston (5), and Mt Pleasant (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Charleston Experts, around 1.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Charleston mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.1, 2.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
Closest matches for Charleston: Mr. Appliance of Charleston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); 911 Service Today (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (5.2 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fried Appliance Repair, LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.8 stars from 88 reviews).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Charleston
Owner Care for Kenmore 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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: $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
- How old the washer is
- 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 Charleston
Charleston Water System, which supplies Charleston, reports hardness of about 54 ppm (roughly 3.2 grains per gallon) as a 2022 average; soft water. 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: Charleston Water System water characteristics table (2022 averages), as published by the Town of Sullivan's Island
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Charleston
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Charleston, SC
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Which Charleston technicians work on Kenmore?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Charleston
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Charleston technician bring the right parts.