If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Sumter list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Sumter work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Sumter SC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sumter. 5 of them are based in Sumter itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Florence (4), and Lexington (3). Distances run up to about 52 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Sumter is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sumter. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.0, 3.8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 45 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
Closest matches for Sumter: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (44.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (43.1 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (38.0 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Sumter, SC
Most washer calls in Sumter 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Sumter
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Sumter, SC
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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 Sumter technician bring the right parts.