If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Fairwood 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.
With a Kenmore washer, the model number matters more than the badge: it tells a technician exactly which parts and repair steps apply. Find it on the label before you call.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Fairwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairwood. The rest are spread across Kent (13), Renton (12), and Issaquah (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fairwood name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Dependable Renton Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.9, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
Closest matches for Fairwood: Expert Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Tukwila, 4.3 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Fairwood
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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.
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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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
- 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 Fairwood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Fairwood 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Fairwood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Fairwood, WA
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Why is my washer leaking?
Other Washer Repair in Fairwood
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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.