If your Kenmore washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Silver Firs, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Silver Firs work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Washers Near Silver Firs
Within 30 miles of Silver Firs there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Everett (12), Bothell (7), and Lynnwood (7). The closest is HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Everett, about 1.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Silver Firs name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Silver Firs: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (6.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Fast Appliances Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Washer
What a Kenmore Washer Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Silver Firs
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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
Budgeting for a Kenmore Washer Repair
Most Kenmore washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Around Silver Firs
Most washer calls in Silver Firs 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 Silver Firs
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Silver Firs, WA
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore washer?
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Other Washer Repair in Silver Firs
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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.