If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Brookings, 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 Brookings
Within 60 miles of Brookings there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Brookings itself, and the rest are spread across Sioux Falls (11), Watertown (3), and Estelline (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Brookings, about 2.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Brookings mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Brookings is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brookings. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 19.8, 43.4 |
First up for Brookings: Mr. Appliance of Brookings (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midtek Appliance Repair (54.5 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Mr. Appliance (43.8 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.9 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.4 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.8 stars from 17 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
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
Sensor-equipped models estimate load size and soil level and adjust water and detergent to match. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
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
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Local Notes for Brookings
Most washer calls in Brookings 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Brookings Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Brookings, SD
Why won't my washer spin?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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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.