Kenmore owners in Forest Acres usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Forest Acres list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Forest Acres SC
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Acres. Other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.6, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
First up for Forest Acres: Appliance Professional (11.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (11.8 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (7.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
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
Front load models use Smart Motion, where the control varies drum movement to produce up to six different wash motions. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- Check the hoses behind the washer regularly for cracks, bulges or drips, and replace them about every five years. Source: Kenmore - Appliance Maintenance Tips to Help Maximize Efficiency
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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- 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
Local Notes for Forest Acres
Most washer calls in Forest Acres 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.
Before You Book in Forest Acres
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Forest Acres, SC
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why is my washer leaking?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
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Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Forest Acres technician bring the right parts.