If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Victoria 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.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Victoria
Within 60 miles of Victoria there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Victoria itself, and the rest are spread across Beeville (3), Rockport (3), and El Campo (2). No company within 90 miles of Victoria mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Pro, around 0.8 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Victoria is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Victoria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.5, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
At the top of the Victoria list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.1 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 160 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (48.8 miles away, based in El Campo, 4.6 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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.
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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- 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
Laundry Notes for Victoria, TX
Most washer calls in Victoria 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.
Before You Book in Victoria
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Victoria, TX
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
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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.