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 Tysons list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
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 Tysons
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tysons. 1 list an address in Tysons, and other nearby bases include Falls Church (10), Fairfax (7), and McLean (4). None of the repair companies near Tysons name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Prime McLean Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tysons. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 1.1 |
First up for Tysons: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Annandale, 4.2 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 7 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 and Features
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Tysons
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
- 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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Tysons
Most washer calls in Tysons 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 Tysons
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Tysons, VA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Tysons
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.