Kenmore 26-29262 Impeller Washer Repair

The 26-29262 is recorded as a white, 4.5 cubic foot top-load washer with an impeller, in the current Kenmore lineup. Anything further we learn from the machine.

What an impeller does

Instead of a central post, the washer uses a low plate or cone at the bottom of the tub that turns the water and the clothes. Loads tangled in bundles, or the bottom plate catching a small item, can show up as poor cleaning or a shuddering spin.

Common reasons for a service call

• Clothes come out tangled or still gritty.
• Water stays in the tub after the cycle.
• The lid is shut yet the machine pauses.
• Loud knocking at higher spin speeds.

Location and hookup

A washer in a stacked closet or a cramped flat often sits close to the wall, which pinches the drain hose and the supply hoses. We pull it out carefully, check the standpipe fit and the floor level, then test the parts.

Safe things to try

Remove small items from the tub bottom, balance the load, check taps and hoses, and clean the lint filter if your washer has an accessible one. One controlled power reset is fine. Please avoid lifting the cabinet or removing back panels.

Keep reading

Take a look at the guide to a washer that shakes and bangs, Kenmore washer repair, and the Kenmore washers overview. The agitator sibling 26-29182 is also covered.

Why the full model number matters

The impeller, drive and suspension parts of one washer are not interchangeable with another, so we confirm 26-29262 from the label before ordering anything. Photograph the label with the serial line.

How the visit runs

You describe the problem and we watch the washer fill, wash, drain and spin where it is safe. After testing, we explain the cause in plain language and give you a written estimate. We repair only after you approve it. In stacked closets and tight laundry rooms, a few minutes of clear floor space around the washer makes the whole visit easier.

Loading habits

Mixing one heavy item with light ones, or stuffing the tub above the top ring of holes, makes an impeller washer work harder and move clothes poorly. Try a smaller, even load before assuming a fault, and mention what you tried when you book.

Frequently asked questions