Most Kenmore washer repairs in Pulaski involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. The Pulaski 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 Pulaski work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Pulaski
Within 60 miles of Pulaski there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Britts Service Co, around 19.0 miles out. None of the repair companies near Pulaski name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 31 businesses. Pulaski is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pulaski. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.0, 20.1, 20.6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Pulaski list: Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (49.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Britts Service Co (19.0 miles away, based in Pearisburg, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (48.9 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 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
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
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
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Pulaski
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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?
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
- Any error code shown on the display
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Pulaski
Most washer calls in Pulaski 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 Pulaski Washer Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Pulaski, VA
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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 Pulaski technician bring the right parts.