Kenmore owners in Marion usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Marion VA
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Marion. The rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Princeton (3), and Bristol (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Scott's Refrigeration Heating, around 15.0 miles out. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Marion is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marion. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.0, 23.9, 27.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 28 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
At the top of the Marion list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scott's Refrigeration Heating (15.0 miles away, based in Glade Spring, 2.7 stars from 3 reviews); American Appliance Inc (45.3 miles away, based in Bristol, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews).
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Gets Fixed on a Marion Washer Call
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Marion, VA
Most washer calls in Marion 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 Marion
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Marion, VA
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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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 Marion technician bring the right parts.