A Kenmore washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Bellaire 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 Bellaire work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Bellaire TX
Within 30 miles of Bellaire there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Bellaire, and other nearby bases include Houston (34), Missouri City (1), and Stafford (1). 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Nearest on the list: Bellaire Appliance Service, around 0.3 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bellaire. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention washer work | 20 |
At the top of the Bellaire list: ️ Kenmore Appliance Repair Pros in Stafford, TX (7.5 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.9 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Cowboys (3.5 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of River Oaks (6.7 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Houston, 5.0 stars from 51 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Bellaire
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- 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)
Around Bellaire
Most washer calls in Bellaire 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Bellaire
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Bellaire, TX
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Other Washer Repair in Bellaire
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Bellaire
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.