If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Sterling list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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, Sterling VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sterling. 6 of them are based in Sterling itself, and other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). No company within 90 miles of Sterling mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Ready Sterling Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 55 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Sterling are Herndon Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (8.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
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
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- Every few months, run the empty washer on hot water with two cups of white vinegar to clear detergent residue and grime. Source: Kenmore - Appliance Maintenance Tips to Help Maximize Efficiency
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Washer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Sterling, VA
Most washer calls in Sterling 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.
Before You Book in Sterling
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Sterling, VA
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What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Sterling
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.