A Kenmore washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore washers and other brands.
If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Howard work on Kenmore washers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Washer Technicians, Howard WI
Within 30 miles of Howard there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Green Bay (11), Appleton (7), and De Pere (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Overton Appliance Repair Experts is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Howard. None of the repair companies near Howard name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Howard. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 3.6, 3.8 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
At the top of the Howard list: Mr. Appliance of Green Bay (8.6 miles away, based in De Pere, 4.8 stars from 428 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Green Bay, 3.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Appleton, 4.2 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Appleton (18.5 miles away, based in Kaukauna, 4.9 stars from 56 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.
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
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
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Howard
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its 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
- 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
Brand guides: Kenmore Washer Not Draining or Spinning: Fixes.
What Kenmore Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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
- 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)
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Howard
Most washer calls in Howard 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Howard Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair Kenmore washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Kenmore Washer Repair FAQs: Howard, WI
Why does my Kenmore washer show an error code?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.