My Kenmore washer fills but won't spin. What is wrong?

On Whirlpool-built top-loaders, a failed lid switch or worn drive coupler is a common cause. On front-loaders, a door lock or drain pump issue may stop the spin. Knowing the model prefix helps narrow it down.

Our upstairs washer shakes the floor during spin. Is that a repair or a leveling problem?

It can be either. Start by checking that all four feet sit firmly and the load is not one heavy item like a comforter. If it still shakes with a normal mixed load, worn shocks, springs or suspension rods are likely, and a technician can confirm which.

Will you find where our second-floor washer is leaking from?

Yes. We trace the leak to the hose, pump, door seal, tub or drain connection and tell you which it is. If the water is coming from the drain standpipe or house plumbing rather than the washer, we will say so, since that is a job for a plumber.

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Kenmore Washers: What We Check First

Kenmore washers came from Whirlpool, LG and Frigidaire. The model prefix 110 usually means a Whirlpool-built top-load or front-load washer, 796 points to LG, and 417 to Frigidaire front-loaders. Top-load Kenmore washers from Whirlpool are especially common in older homes, and many are still running. Front-load Kenmore Elite washers were often LG-built. Laundry pairs from Sears were often sold as matched sets, so the dryer beside the washer may share the same maker and the same model prefix.

Lid switch failure on Whirlpool-built top-loaders stopping spin
Drive coupler worn on older direct-drive Kenmore top-loaders
Drain pump clogged on LG-built front-load Kenmore Elite washers
Front-load door boot mildew and bearing noise as machines age

The full explanation, including what you can safely check yourself and when repair beats replacement, is in our Kenmore washer repair guide.

Second-Floor Laundry Rooms Raise the Stakes

In many two-story homes across Ballantyne and the neighborhoods off Providence Road, the laundry room is upstairs beside the bedrooms. That is convenient until a hose weeps or a pump seal fails, because water on a second floor finds its way into the ceiling below. A drip pan under the machine with a working drain line helps, but only if it stays clear.

The usual faults are what you would expect from machines handling family-size loads: worn drain pumps, failed door locks on front-loaders, suspension wear that lets the washer walk, and mildew in the door boot during humid months. Vibration is more noticeable on an upper floor, so an off-balance spin can rattle a whole hallway.

If you spot water, shut both supply valves behind the washer and unplug it before looking further. Our technician checks the hoses, pump, inlet valve and tub seal, explains what failed and gives a price before starting. Swapping plain rubber fill hoses for braided ones is a small upgrade worth asking about while we are there.