Start with the symptom
Most people do not search for a part name. They notice that the freezer is soft, the washer is walking across the floor or the oven will not get hot. This index sorts those symptoms by appliance. Each entry links to a troubleshooting article, and each section links to the repair service for that family when you want a technician to take over.
Refrigerators and freezers
- Kenmore refrigerator not cooling
- Kenmore refrigerator making noise
- Kenmore refrigerator leaking water
- Kenmore ice maker not working
- Kenmore freezer not freezing
- Kenmore freezer frost buildup
For repairs, see Kenmore refrigerator repair and Kenmore freezer repair.
Dishwashers
- Kenmore dishwasher not draining
- Kenmore dishwasher not cleaning
- Kenmore dishwasher leaking
- Kenmore dishwasher not starting
- Kenmore dishwasher error codes
Professional help is on the Kenmore dishwasher repair page.
Washers and dryers
- Kenmore washer not spinning
- Kenmore washer not draining
- Kenmore washer shaking loud
- Kenmore washer will not start
- Kenmore dryer not heating
- Kenmore dryer takes too long
- Kenmore dryer not tumbling
- Kenmore dryer squeaking noise
The matching services are Kenmore washer repair and Kenmore dryer repair.
Ovens, burners and cooktops
- Kenmore oven not heating
- Kenmore oven temperature off
- Kenmore oven error codes
- Kenmore range burner will not light
- Kenmore cooktop burner not working
- Kenmore wall oven door locked
Repairs are covered under Kenmore range repair, Kenmore cooktop repair and Kenmore wall oven repair.
Microwaves and hoods
See Kenmore microwave repair and Kenmore range hood repair for the repair side.
General questions
Before you act on any symptom
Keep your checks on the outside of the appliance. Confirm power, breaker, water valve and door closing, clean accessible filters and screens, and write down any code. Do not open panels, work on gas fittings or bypass a switch. A gas smell means leave the home and call the gas utility or 911 from outside; a burning smell or sparks means switching off at the breaker. When a symptom stays after the simple checks, send a request through the contact page, and a technician will diagnose it and give you a written estimate before any repair.