If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Bristol list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
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 Bristol
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bristol. 3 list an address in Bristol, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Abingdon (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Quality Appliance Service, Inc is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Bristol. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bristol. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.9, 7.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
At the top of the Bristol list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (21.9 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Inc (7.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
Some top load models use an adaptive motor that adjusts its power to each load. Source: Kenmore - Life Your Way Loves Kenmore Top Load Laundry
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- Smart models alert the owner when it is time to run the washer cleaning cycle. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Laundry Notes for Bristol, VA
Most washer calls in Bristol 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Bristol
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Bristol, VA
Why won't my washer spin?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Bristol
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.