If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Galax 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Galax work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Galax VA
40 repair companies serve Galax from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Galax, and the rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Burris Refrigeration & Appliances is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Galax. None of the repair companies near Galax name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Galax is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 41 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 16.7, 20.4 |
At the top of the Galax list: Sears Appliance Repair (53.0 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (57.0 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Burris Refrigeration & Appliances (2.0 miles away, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- 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)
Around Galax
Most washer calls in Galax 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Galax
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Galax, VA
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
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Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Galax technician bring the right parts.