All machines can bog down after years of use. Your Kenmore washer is no different. What are possible problems that can cause the washer to stop working? The cycles can take longer than usual. A rubber hose can burst. It does not effectively spin dry. These are just a few of the problems that can beset your washer and send you seeking Kenmore washer repair.

Before you do that, check your manual to find out if it is something that you can repair. You can also visit the Kenmore web site and check their customer service department. Sometimes they offer step by step procedures in fixing minor problems. In addition to free instructions, you can also buy your spare parts from them. If these do not work you can start looking for a repairman who can fix the problem.