Kenmore owners in Pimmit Hills usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Pimmit Hills, 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 Pimmit Hills work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Pimmit Hills VA
Within 30 miles of Pimmit Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Falls Church (14), Arlington (6), and McLean (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 90 miles of Pimmit Hills mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Falls Church Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Pimmit Hills. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pimmit Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
First up for Pimmit Hills: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Annandale, 4.2 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fixrite Appliance Repair of Dunn Loring (1.6 miles away, based in Vienna, 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
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Pimmit Hills
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
- 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
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Local Notes for Pimmit Hills
Most washer calls in Pimmit Hills 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.
Questions to Ask a Pimmit Hills Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Pimmit Hills, VA
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.