Kenmore owners in Clinton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Clinton work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Clinton
40 repair companies serve Clinton from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Clinton itself, and other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Spartanburg (5), and Gaffney (3). Distances run up to about 47 miles. The closest is Freedom Appliance Repair Response, about 1.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Clinton mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clinton is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention washer work | 21 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.3, 15.0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
The leading options for Clinton are Appliance GrandMasters (41.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (33.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Consider It Fixed Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Prosperity, 5.0 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (41.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews).
Kenmore sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
Select models include Deep Fill or water level control, which raises or lowers the fill level beyond the automatic setting. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- 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)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Clinton, SC
Most washer calls in Clinton 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.
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.
Questions to Ask a Clinton Washer Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Clinton, SC
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Clinton
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.