If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Selah list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Selah work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Selah
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Selah. Other nearby bases include Yakima (6), Union Gap (1), and Naches (1). The closest is SilverAppliances, about 3.2 miles away. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. The 12 rated companies in range average 3.9 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 3.5, 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
First up for Selah: Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telco Electroncs, LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Yakima, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Yakima Appliance Service (3.5 miles away, based in Yakima, 2.7 stars from 43 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 a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Signs Your Kenmore Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Selah
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- Smart models alert the owner when it is time to run the washer cleaning cycle. Source: Kenmore - 5 things you didn't know a Kenmore smart washer and dryer could do
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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Selah Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Selah 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 Selah
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Selah, WA
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Other Washer Repair in Selah
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Selah
Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Selah technician bring the right parts.