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Kenmore · Washington · Mid-rangetier · 14th of 49 states

Kenmore repair in Washington

7 of the 19 businesses listed in Washington — 37% — name Kenmore among the brands serviced, across 5 cities with an index page. That is 14th of the 49 states with any, out of 275 nationwide. Ranked by rating, then review count.

Kenmore sits in the mid-range tier, so any qualified Washington technician can take the job. Have the model and serial number from the data plate ready — it is what decides whether the part is already on the van.

Kenmore pros
7
State rank
14th
Cities
5
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
7
24/7 emergency
1
Reviews
679

Kenmore repair pros in Washington

Sorted by rating, then review count. Call the number on the listing — no forms, no lead fees.

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What the listings say about Kenmore repair in Washington

Counted from the 7 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Washington holds 7 listed Kenmore businesses, out of 275 nationwide. That ranks 14th of the 49 states with any, level with Tennessee and behind Texas on 16. They are 7 of the 19 businesses listed in Washington — 37% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 275 listed nationwide, and 7 of the 7 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 679 reviews, the largest single tally being 218 on Appliance Repair Team in Bellevue. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.

By review volume the group is led by Appliance Repair Team in Bellevue (218 reviews, 4.6), AA All City Appliance Repair in Kirkland (170 reviews, 4.5) and Puget Sound Appliance Tech in Seattle (110 reviews, 4.5). By rating it is Ben's Appliance Service at 4.7 on 90 reviews, IV Appliance Clinic at 4.7 on 21 reviews and Appliance Repair Team at 4.6 on 218 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.

All 7 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 1 shows a Better Business Bureau accreditation and 1 states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential in the profiles. 1 of the 7 advertises 24/7 emergency callout. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.

5 of the 7 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1971, and the median across those that say is 14 years. Spokane holds the most at 2 — 29% of the group — level with Tacoma, across 5 Washington cities with an index page. Between them they name 21 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.

Kenmore repair in Washington — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureWashington
Listed prosof 275 nationwide for Kenmore7
Rank among statesTexas leads on 1614th of 49
Share of the Washington directory7 of 19 listed businesses37%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 7 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 218679
State licensing claimed7 also state insurance7 of 7
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking1 BBB · 1 factory
24/7 emergencyask when you call1 of 7
Longest trading sincemedian 14 years across 5 that publish one1971
Cities with an index pageSpokane leads on 25
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address21

Booking Kenmore service in Washington

The brand decides the parts route and the labour skill; the state decides the labour rate and the drive time. Both matter, and only one of them is on the quote.

The badge on a Kenmore tells a technician nothing useful; the model number tells them everything. Kenmore models carry a three-digit prefix before the decimal point, and that prefix identifies which manufacturer actually built the machine — which in turn identifies the service documentation, the fault codes and the parts list. A shop that asks for the full model number before it will quote is not stalling, it is doing the only thing that works. It also means the usual homeowner shortcuts fail here. Your neighbour's Kenmore quote is not a benchmark for yours, because the two machines may share nothing but the name on the door.

Price tier
Mid-range · 1× typical new price
Parts usually come from
General parts retailers
Brand-authorised technician
Not usually required
Stated a factory credential here
1 of 7
Names Kenmore in a certification
0 of 7
Licensed in Washington
7 of 7
  • Read the whole model number off the plate, including the three digits before the decimal point. That prefix identifies the manufacturer behind the machine and therefore the parts list.
  • Without the model number, a Kenmore quote given over the phone is guesswork. Photograph the plate before you call.
  • Two Kenmore machines of the same age and category can need entirely different components, so do not compare your quote with somebody else's Kenmore quote.
  • Any licensed appliance technician can work on these. No authorisation or brand parts account is involved.
  • Once the prefix is known, availability is generally good, because the underlying platforms are mainstream ones.
  • The plate is inside the fresh-food compartment on refrigeration, under the lid or on the rear panel on laundry, and on the door frame on dishwashers.

The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. Compare parts suppliers before you agree to an OEM-only quote.

What a Kenmore repair is worth paying

Category prices lifted to the mid-range tier at 1×, the same multiplier the value estimator uses. The line is half the replacement price: above it, on a machine past two-thirds of its life, replacing usually wins. National figures, not Washington quotes.

Kenmore categories covered in Washington, with tier-adjusted replacement prices.
CategoryPros hereNew at this tierRepair-or-replace line
Refrigeratortypical repair $200–$400 · lasts 14 yrs7$1,200$600
Washertypical repair $150–$350 · lasts 11 yrs7$800$400
Dryertypical repair $100–$350 · lasts 12 yrs7$750$375
Dishwashertypical repair $150–$300 · lasts 10 yrs7$700$350
Oven & Rangetypical repair $100–$500 · lasts 14 yrs7$1,000$500
Microwavetypical repair $50–$200 · lasts 9 yrs5$250$125
Garbage Disposaltypical repair $85–$250 · lasts 10 yrs2$200$100
Freezertypical repair $150–$400 · lasts 15 yrs1$600$300
Trash Compactortypical repair $150–$450 · lasts 10 yrs1$800$400
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Kenmore repair by city in Washington

Counts are listed businesses servicing Kenmore in that city. Spokane holds 29% of the state's total.

Spokane2Tacoma2Bellevue1Kirkland1Seattle1

Where these Kenmore pros say they work

Every place the 7 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Seattle · Tacoma · Bothell · Cheney · Federal Way · Kirkland · Lakewood · Liberty Lake · Puyallup · Spokane · Spokane Valley · Auburn · Bellevue · Kenmore · Kent · Lake Forest Park · Pierce County · Redmond · Spanaway · University Place · Woodinville

Check these before you book

6 of the 103 guides covering categories Kenmore builds. Faults that often resolve without a call-out — and a call-out to a mid-range-tier machine is the expensive kind.

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Refrigerator Not CoolingModerate · 45–90 minutesFreezer Frost BuildupModerate · 45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostWasher Won't DrainModerate · 45–90 minutesDryer Not HeatingModerate · 45–120 minutesDishwasher Not CleaningEasy · 30–60 minutesOven Not Heating EvenlyModerate · 45–90 minutes plus preheat time

Other brands serviced in Washington

Counts are Washington businesses naming that brand, out of the 19 listed statewide. Brands the corpus spells differently from ours appear without a link.

GE14KitchenAid14Samsung14Whirlpool14Frigidaire13LG13Maytag13Bosch8Amana4Sub-Zero2Electrolux1Miele1Speed Queen1Thermador1Viking1

Kenmore repair in other states

Every state with a listed Kenmore pro, most first. Washington sits 14th of 49 on 7.

Texas16Florida15New York10Virginia10Georgia9Illinois9Indiana9Pennsylvania9Missouri8North Carolina8Michigan7Ohio7Tennessee7Arizona6Arkansas6Colorado6Kansas6Maryland6Montana6Nebraska6New Jersey6West Virginia6Wisconsin6Alabama5California5Delaware5Iowa5Kentucky5Nevada5Oklahoma5South Carolina5Louisiana4Minnesota4South Dakota4Utah4Alaska3Hawaii3Massachusetts3Mississippi3Oregon3Wyoming3Connecticut2Idaho2New Hampshire2Maine1North Dakota1Rhode Island1Vermont1

Kenmore repair in Washington — common questions

How many Kenmore repair pros are listed in Washington?
7 businesses listed in Washington name Kenmore among the brands they service — 37% of the 19 businesses the directory holds for the state, and 14th of the 49 states with any, out of 275 such businesses nationwide. Spokane holds the most at 2.
Do I need Kenmore-authorised service in Washington, or will any repair company do?
Kenmore sits in the mid-range tier, so any qualified Washington technician can take the job and you are choosing on rating, licensing and how clearly the fault is explained. 1 of the 7 listed here states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential, though not one naming Kenmore specifically. While the appliance is inside its warranty period, check the manufacturer's terms before booking anyone — using an unauthorised technician can affect a claim.
Which Kenmore appliances do Washington pros repair?
Kenmore is a house nameplate rather than a factory. Machines carrying it span refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking, ventilation, ice makers, compactors and disposals, and they were built by several different manufacturers. The 7 listed in Washington between them cover refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, oven & range, microwave, garbage disposal and 2 more categories. At the mid-range tier a comparable new refrigerator averages $1,200, which puts the repair-or-replace line near $600.
Are Kenmore parts expensive in Washington, and where do they come from?
The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. For Kenmore specifically, parts are usually sourced through general parts retailers. Parts prices do not vary much by state — labor does, because it tracks local wages and drive time — so the 7 businesses listed here are competing mainly on the labor half of the quote and on how quickly they can get the component. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right part.
How do Washington Kenmore pros rate?
Their ratings average 4.6, against 4.6 across all 275 listed Kenmore pros nationwide, and 7 of the 7 sit at 4.5 or better. The largest single review tally is 218 on Appliance Repair Team in Bellevue, out of 679 across the group. All 7 state that they are licensed, and 1 shows a BBB accreditation — self-stated, so verify before booking.
Which Kenmore pros are rated highest in Washington?
Ben's Appliance Service in Tacoma at 4.7 on 90 reviews, IV Appliance Clinic in Spokane at 4.7 on 21 reviews, Appliance Repair Team in Bellevue at 4.6 on 218 reviews. By volume rather than average the leader is Appliance Repair Team in Bellevue, on 218 reviews at 4.6. For Kenmore the rating is only half the question — ask what the technician has actually opened on this platform before.
Which other brands do these Washington businesses service?
The same 7 businesses also name Frigidaire (7), GE (7), KitchenAid (7), LG (7), Maytag (7), Samsung (7). That matters when a single visit can cover two machines — a technician already at the door for a Kenmore fault will usually look at another appliance for a fraction of a second call-out fee.
Is it worth repairing my Kenmore appliance?
The volume tier. These are the machines most technicians see most days, which is the single biggest advantage they have. The site's value estimator prices mid-range-tier machines at 1× a category's typical new price and depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame it: compare the quote against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. On that basis a Kenmore refrigerator carries a repair-or-replace line near $600 once it is past 9 years old, and a washer near $400 past 7 years. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures so you can see which is driving the total.
What should I have ready before calling about my Kenmore appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Read the whole model number off the plate, including the three digits before the decimal point. That prefix identifies the manufacturer behind the machine and therefore the parts list. 1 of the 7 listed in Washington advertises 24/7 emergency callout if this cannot wait.

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