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Pump and lock repairs run about an hour. Bearing work takes half a day.

Kenmore

Kenmore washer repair

Kenmore was never a factory, it was a badge on appliances built by Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire and others. The first three digits of the model number tell us who actually made it, and that determines the parts.

Front loaders and top loaders fail in different ways. Front loaders wear their door boot and drum bearings, and they show it as leaks and a rising grinding noise on the spin cycle. Top loaders more often lose their lid switch, drive belt or shifter assembly, and simply stop agitating.

  • Independent repairer
  • 90-day warranty
  • Flat-rate quotes
4.9 on Google, 68 reviews5.0 on Thumbtack, 152 reviews
Kenmore washing machine

Washer repair symptoms on a Kenmore

These are the washing machine faults we see on every brand. The Kenmore-specific ones are listed underneath.

  • Will not drain, drum stays full of water

    A coin, a sock or a hairpin caught in the drain pump is the most common cause in every brand. Second most common is a kinked or blocked drain hose.

  • Will not spin, clothes come out soaking

    A door lock that no longer reports as latched, a snapped drive belt, or worn carbon brushes on the motor.

  • Loud grinding or a rumble that builds with speed

    Drum bearings. Caught early this is a bearing kit; left long enough the drum spider corrodes and the repair stops making sense.

  • Leaking from the front of the machine

    The door boot on a front loader tears where items get trapped in the fold. Leaks from the back are usually hose connections or the dispenser.

  • Machine walks across the floor on spin

    Worn suspension rods or shock absorbers letting the drum swing, or simply a machine that was never levelled after delivery.

  • Error code on the display

    Codes point at a specific circuit. Give us the code when you book so the right part rides along on the first visit.

What tends to fail on Kenmore

  • Elite refrigerator control boards
  • Top loader lid switches and clutches
  • Dryer belts and rollers
  • Dishwasher pump assemblies

Parts we carry for washing machine repairs

These are the parts we carry as stock, which is why most repairs finish without a second visit. Pump and lock repairs run about an hour. Bearing work takes half a day.

  • Drain pumps and pump filters
  • Door locks and lid switches
  • Drive belts and motor couplers
  • Suspension rods and shock absorbers
  • Inlet valves and pressure switches
  • Door boots for common front loaders

Recent reviews

Every review below is copied word for word from the company's public Thumbtack profile.

  • Bouston was very professional and knowledgeable. He diagnosed the problem and had the parts replaced quickly. I am very pleased with the results.
    Christopher D. · Kenmore oven or stove
    · via Thumbtack
  • Thank you so much! Great customer service. Came and fixed our washer, looks good as new! Hire him
    Marlon J. · Samsung washer or dryer
    · via Thumbtack
  • Tim was very professional and did his job correctly but was sent a defective part. Ramin came and replaced the defective part and my stove works again. After an initial problem that wasn't their fault, masterfix did an excellent job. I would not hesitate to use them again. Thanks Tim and Ramin!
    Rodney P. · GE oven or stove
    · via Thumbtack

Read all reviews on Thumbtack

Questions we get asked

What goes wrong with Kenmore washing machines?
Elite refrigerator control boards is the fault we attend most on this combination. Kenmore was never a factory, it was a badge on appliances built by Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire and others. The first three digits of the model number tell us who actually made it, and that determines the parts.
The machine is full of water. Can I do anything before you arrive?
Yes, and it helps. Most front loaders have a small drain hose behind the filter flap at the bottom front. Put a shallow tray under it, pull the plug, and let it empty. Then leave the filter alone for the technician.
Is a bearing replacement worth it?
On a machine under seven years old from a brand that sells parts, usually yes. On an older budget machine it often costs more than half the price of a replacement, and we will show you the numbers before you decide.
Do you repair stacked washer-dryer units?
Yes. They need unstacking to reach the washer, which adds time but not complexity.
Do you carry Kenmore parts for this?
We stock the common failures listed on this page. Anything model specific is ordered after the diagnosis, and we tell you the wait before you commit. Every part carries 90 days of warranty.

Kenmore washing machine not working?

Tell us the appliance and your ZIP code. We will call back with a two-hour window, usually within the hour.

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