Kenmore owners in Prosser 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 Prosser work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Prosser
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Prosser. The rest are spread across Yakima (6), Kennewick (3), and Pasco (3). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mahoney and Sons, around 14.3 miles out. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Prosser is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prosser. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.3, 23.3, 23.9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 21 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
The leading options for Prosser are Columbia Appliance (28.6 miles away, based in Umatilla, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (32.4 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Fred's Appliance (26.0 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What Makes Kenmore Washer Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Kenmore 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.
Kenmore Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Prosser
Most washer calls in Prosser 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 Prosser Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Prosser, WA
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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.