Kenmore Appliance Repair in the Twin Cities

Same-day Kenmore repair across the Twin Cities

Many appliance shops dread Kenmore calls because the model lookup is confusing and parts can be miscatalogued. We read the Kenmore source code first, the way you would read a VIN, and work from the failure patterns of the underlying maker: the Whirlpool-built 110-series, the LG-built 795-series, the Frigidaire-built 253-series, and the Bosch-built Elite 630-series. Tell us the model number when you book and we'll have the right OEM parts on the truck.

Kenmore has been Sears Roebuck's appliance brand since 1927. Sears never owned a factory — they contracted with major OEMs (originally Whirlpool, Roper, and Maytag, later joined by LG, Samsung, Frigidaire/Electrolux, GE, and Bosch) to build appliances under the Kenmore badge. The first three digits of any Kenmore model number identify the contract manufacturer.

Why this matters for service: a Kenmore 110.xxxxx top-load washer is a Whirlpool with Kenmore styling, and takes Whirlpool parts. A Kenmore 795.xxxxx French-door fridge is built by LG and takes LG parts. A Kenmore 253.xxxxx side-by-side is built by Frigidaire and takes Electrolux/Frigidaire parts. We've internalized the full source-code map — washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers — so the diagnostic is the same as servicing the underlying OEM platform.

Kenmore sub-series & what fails on each

Not every Kenmore platform is equal. Knowing your sub-series tells us which OEM parts to load on the truck before we leave for your house.

Kenmore appliances we repair

Most common Kenmore failures we fix

• Kenmore 110 top-load washer — fills but won't agitate (lid switch or shift actuator).
• Kenmore 110 top-load washer — won't spin (shift actuator, lid lock, or drive motor).
• Kenmore 110 dryer — runs but no heat (heating element, thermal fuse, thermistor).
• Kenmore Elite 795 fridge — won't cool at all (linear compressor inverter board).
• Kenmore Elite 795 fridge — ice maker freezing over (LG SpacePlus pattern).
• Kenmore 253 fridge — warming up, freezer still cold (defrost timer/thermostat/heater).
• Samsung-built Kenmore fridge — ice maker not making ice (ice maker module).
• Kenmore 363 range — surface burner won't ignite (GE-platform spark module).
• Kenmore 665 dishwasher — won't drain (drain pump clog).
• Kenmore Elite 630 dishwasher — E15 leak-tray flood (Bosch leak diagnosis).
• Kenmore 110 fridge — ice maker not making ice (Whirlpool ice maker module).
• Kenmore 417 dryer — moisture sensor leaving clothes wet (sensor contamination).

Kenmore error-code reference

Quick lookup for the codes our techs see most on Kenmore appliances in the Twin Cities. "DIY" means try the listed step first; "Call a tech" usually requires OEM parts and meter testing.

How to identify your Kenmore model

The model-number sticker tells us the platform, the year, and which OEM parts your appliance takes. Snap a photo when you book — it saves a diagnostic visit on common jobs. Typical model-number prefixes by appliance:

• Whirlpool-built

  106.xxxxx (refrigerators), 110.xxxxx (washers, dryers), 665.xxxxx (dishwashers)

• LG-built (Kenmore Elite)

  795.xxxxx (refrigerators), 796.xxxxx (laundry)

• Frigidaire / Electrolux-built

  253.xxxxx (refrigerators), 790.xxxxx (ranges), 417.xxxxx (laundry)

• Samsung-built

  varies by model — send us the full model number

• GE-built

  363.xxxxx (refrigerators, ranges)

• Bosch-built (Kenmore Elite)

  630.xxxxx (dishwashers)

Pricing & warranty

Flat $149 trip fee, credited toward the repair when you approve it. You get a written repair quote before any parts are installed. Every completed Kenmorerepair carries a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty in writing; same failure inside the year, we come back free of charge.

Sealed-system refrigeration work is EPA Section 608 certified. Gas appliance repairs include an electronic gas-leak safety check at no extra charge.

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