If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Fort Hunt, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Fort Hunt work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Fort Hunt VA
40 repair companies serve Fort Hunt from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (24), Springfield (8), and Fort Washington (4). None of the repair companies near Fort Hunt name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Appliance Care, about 2.4 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.9, 3.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Fort Hunt list: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (6.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (2.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (6.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (7.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 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.
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Hunt
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
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- 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
- How old the washer is
Laundry Notes for Fort Hunt, VA
Most washer calls in Fort Hunt 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fort Hunt
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Fort Hunt, VA
Do you work for Kenmore?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Fort Hunt
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.