Most Kenmore washer repairs in Dumfries involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Dumfries list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Dumfries
Within 30 miles of Dumfries there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Dumfries, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (9), and Lorton (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Dumfries 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: American Appliance Services Inc, around 0.2 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Dumfries: Tolo Appliances LLC (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (3.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onspot Appliance Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (8.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 5.0 stars from 36 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 Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Dumfries
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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Local Notes for Dumfries
Most washer calls in Dumfries 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 Dumfries
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Dumfries, VA
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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.