Kenmore owners in Winchester usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Winchester work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Winchester VA
Within 60 miles of Winchester there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Winchester itself, and other nearby bases include Leesburg (7), Ashburn (7), and Aldie (3). Distances run up to about 40 miles. No company within 90 miles of Winchester mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Winchester. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Winchester is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 4.4, 16.2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for Winchester are Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 364 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Hagerstown, 4.3 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Select models include Deep Fill or water level control, which raises or lowers the fill level beyond the automatic setting. Source: Kenmore - Laundry Helper: Kenmore Washer Buying Guide
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Winchester
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- Check the hoses behind the washer regularly for cracks, bulges or drips, and replace them about every five years. Source: Kenmore - Appliance Maintenance Tips to Help Maximize Efficiency
- 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.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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 pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
Around Winchester
Most washer calls in Winchester 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Winchester
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Winchester, VA
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Other Washer Repair in Winchester
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Winchester
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Winchester technician bring the right parts.