Kenmore owners in Ocean Shores 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.
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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 Ocean Shores
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 63-mile radius of Ocean Shores. Other nearby bases include Lacey (2), Shelton (1), and Centralia (1). The closest is SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE, about 51.6 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. The 7 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars. Ocean Shores is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 51.6, 59.6, 59.7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Companies within 63 miles | 7 |
First up for Ocean Shores: Sears Appliance Repair (59.7 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (62.2 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE (51.6 miles away, based in Shelton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews); Brian's Appliance Repair (62.3 miles away, based in Warrenton, 2.7 stars from 20 reviews).
Kenmore Washer Lines Technicians Work On
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
- 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
Laundry Notes for Ocean Shores, WA
Most washer calls in Ocean Shores 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.
Before You Book in Ocean Shores
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Ocean Shores, WA
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Kenmore Washer Repair Near Ocean Shores
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Ocean Shores technician bring the right parts.