Most Kenmore washer repairs in Hollymead involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Hollymead 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Hollymead work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Hollymead VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hollymead. The rest are spread across Fredericksburg (6), Charlottesville (4), and Fishersville (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Hollymead name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Hollymead is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hollymead. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 6.7, 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 57 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
First up for Hollymead: Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (24.3 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (55.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
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
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Hollymead
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Hollymead
Most washer calls in Hollymead 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 Hollymead
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Hollymead, VA
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Hollymead
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.