Kenmore owners in Kingsport usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Kingsport list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Kingsport work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Kingsport TN
Within 30 miles of Kingsport there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Kingsport, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Greeneville (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Nearest on the list: Milhorn Appliance, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 2.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
Closest matches for Kingsport: Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (8.3 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real-Time Appliance Repairs (12.1 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 7 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 Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Kingsport
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
- 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Kingsport, TN
Most washer calls in Kingsport 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Kingsport
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Kingsport, TN
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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.