Most Kenmore washer repairs in Sinton involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Sinton work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Sinton
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sinton. 1 list an address in Sinton, and other nearby bases include Corpus Christi (10), Beeville (2), and Rockport (2). Lopez Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Sinton. None of the repair companies near Sinton name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 13.7, 16.1 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
First up for Sinton: Star appliance repair (21.2 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BNR Contractor Services/ Appliance repair (25.8 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 29 reviews); Bay Area Appliance Washer (16.1 miles away, based in Portland, 2.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Know which Kenmore washer you have before you call. Kenmore makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
Around Sinton
Most washer calls in Sinton 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, ยง1301.053 (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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Sinton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Sinton, TX
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why won't my washer spin?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Other Washer Repair in Sinton
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Sinton
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.