If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Fife 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.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Fife work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Fife
Within 30 miles of Fife there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Fife, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Auburn (9), and Federal Way (6). No company within 90 miles of Fife 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: Talon Fife Appliance Repair Solutions, around 0.8 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.3, 3.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
The leading options for Fife are HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (3.9 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
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.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
How Kenmore Washers Are Built
Front load models use Smart Motion, where the control varies drum movement to produce up to six different wash motions. 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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
- 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.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Fife
Most washer calls in Fife 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fife
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Fife, WA
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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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 Fife technician bring the right parts.