Kenmore owners in Walla Walla usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Walla Walla list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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 Walla Walla work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Kenmore Washer Repair Near Walla Walla
Within 60 miles of Walla Walla there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Walla Walla, and other nearby bases include Pasco (3), Kennewick (3), and Richland (2). Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Walla Walla. No company within 90 miles of Walla Walla mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Walla Walla is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.2, 5.5 |
The leading options for Walla Walla are Valley Blue Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tompkins Appliance Services (3.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (37.8 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Kenmore washer you have before you call. Kenmore makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo models, and the technician will ask.
Kenmore Washer Lines and Features
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
When to Call for Kenmore Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Kenmore Washer Running
- Every few months, run the empty washer on hot water with two cups of white vinegar to clear detergent residue and grime. 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.
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
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)
- Any error code shown on the display
Laundry Notes for Walla Walla, WA
Most washer calls in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Walla Walla, WA
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Write down any error code your Kenmore washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Walla Walla technician bring the right parts.