Kenmore has been an American appliance staple since 1927. Because Kenmore is a brand label, the machine underneath can be built by LG, Whirlpool, GE, or Frigidaire depending on the model. Kodiak's Calgary techs read the model number and know which platform we're working with — that's what keeps diagnosis fast and accurate.
Kenmore was founded in 1927 and sold at Sears for the better part of a century. The brand became a household name for its workhorse washers, dryers, and refrigerators — appliances that quietly ran in millions of North American homes for decades. Retail availability has shifted since the Sears era, but millions of Kenmore machines are still running in Canadian homes — and keeping them running is exactly the kind of work we like.
Here's the thing most owners don't know: Kenmore is a brand label, not a manufacturer. Your Kenmore washer might have been built by Whirlpool, your Kenmore fridge by LG, your Kenmore dishwasher by Frigidaire. Reading the model number tells us which OEM built it — and that determines which parts we source and how we diagnose it.
Honest note from Kodiak: Kenmore appliances are feature-rich and well-built. Ice maker issues on certain French door fridge models are a well-documented weak point in the industry. We'll always give you a straight diagnosis before recommending a repair.
Our Calgary technicians have seen every Kenmore failure mode. We’ll carry the most common parts on every truck so most repairs can be done in a single visit.
The Kenmore Elite series (Whirlpool-built) has a well-known control board failure pattern. We diagnose and replace the board, and test the full cycle before leaving.
Older Kenmore top-loaders (mechanical transmissions) develop wear over 15+ years. We assess whether the transmission is repairable or if replacement is the honest recommendation.
Kenmore side-by-side fridges (particularly LG-built models) develop ice maker fill valve and thermistor issues. We fix the specific failure — usually not the whole assembly.
A blown thermal fuse on a Kenmore dryer usually means restricted airflow — often a lint-clogged vent. We fix the fuse AND clear the vent so it doesn't happen again.
Water valves on Kenmore front-loaders fail after ~7-10 years. Simple, inexpensive part replacement.
The lower bake element in Kenmore electric ranges is a wear item. Visible failure (breaks or burns through) usually means straightforward replacement in 20-30 minutes.
Washers, dryers, fridges, dishwashers, stoves and freezers — we fix them all.
You get a firm labour quote before we start. Parts shown separately on your invoice.
Labour for most Kenmore repairs — parts replacement or labour-only. Parts quoted separately when needed.
Applied toward your repair if you proceed. Covers diagnosis and travel.
Multi-part failures, jobs needing two people, appliances in tight or built-in spaces, and repairs where the time varies too much to flat-rate. Priced on diagnosis.
How it works: Labour is our flat rate, quoted before we start. Parts are quoted separately. Some parts take longer to source; we'll always tell you upfront.
We're based in Calgary and know every neighbourhood. No call centre — just a local team that shows up when they say they will.
Every Kodiak job comes with liability insurance. Every part we install carries a 90-day warranty — the part and the labour to fit it. See what’s covered → Your home is protected — and so is the repair.
We quote labour as a flat rate before we start. Parts shown separately — no hidden fees, no hourly clock running while we work.
Yes. The model number on the sticker (usually inside the door or on the back) reveals the manufacturer. We check this before quoting, so we know which parts to source.
In most cases yes. Older mechanical Kenmore top-loaders were built to last and often just need a wear item replaced. If a critical part is discontinued, we'll tell you upfront and let you make an informed repair-or-replace decision.
It affects parts sourcing but not the labour. We'll quote you the same flat-rate labour. Parts are billed separately as always — LG-sourced parts sometimes take a few extra business days to arrive.
We’ll carry the underlying OEM parts (Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire, GE) which are what actually fit your Kenmore machine. Same parts, sometimes without the Kenmore label on the packaging.
We're an independent repair company that services sixteen brands including Kenmore. If your appliance is still under Kenmore's warranty, contact Sears or Transformco first for warranty-covered service. Out of warranty, we're happy to help.
We do post-warranty repairs only. If your appliance is still under the manufacturer's warranty, contact the brand directly to have an authorized warranty technician handle it. Once the warranty period has passed, we're happy to step in — flat-rate pricing, and a 90-day warranty on our own parts and labour.
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Honest, flat-rate appliance repair in Calgary and area. Run by a working tech who wants to do it right.