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 Mill Creek East 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.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Mill Creek East
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mill Creek East. The rest are spread across Bothell (8), Everett (8), and Lynnwood (7). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Mill Creek East mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Fixers is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Mill Creek East. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mill Creek East. 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.8, 2.8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
First up for Mill Creek East: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Fast Appliances Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (4.2 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 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.
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Mill Creek East
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Mill Creek East
Most washer calls in Mill Creek East 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.
Questions to Ask a Mill Creek East Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Mill Creek East, WA
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore washers?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why won't my washer spin?
Other Washer Repair in Mill Creek East
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Mill Creek East
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.