Kenmore owners in Portsmouth usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Portsmouth 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.
With a Kenmore washer, the model number matters more than the badge: it tells a technician exactly which parts and repair steps apply. Find it on the label before you call.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Portsmouth VA
40 repair companies serve Portsmouth from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Portsmouth, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (10), Norfolk (8), and Chesapeake (7). None of the repair companies near Portsmouth name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Equity Source Renovations LLC, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for Portsmouth: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (10.8 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Ted Jones Appliance (1.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.2 stars from 466 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.
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
Sensor-equipped models estimate load size and soil level and adjust water and detergent to match. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What Gets Fixed on a Portsmouth Washer Call
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
- 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.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
What Portsmouth Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, VA
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
More Washing Machine Repair in Portsmouth, VA
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Portsmouth
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Portsmouth technician bring the right parts.