A Kenmore washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Seven Corners 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.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Seven Corners
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Seven Corners. The rest are spread across Arlington (14), Falls Church (13), and Alexandria (10). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Seven Corners mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Reliable Arlington Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Seven Corners. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Seven Corners. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Seven Corners: Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (3.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Annandale, 4.2 stars from 256 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
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
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Seven Corners
Owner Care for Kenmore Washers
- 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
- 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code shown on the display
- 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 Seven Corners Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Seven Corners 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 Seven Corners
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Seven Corners, VA
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Is my Kenmore washer worth repairing?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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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 Seven Corners technician bring the right parts.