Kenmore is a badge, not a factory — the unit was built by Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire, Samsung, or GE. We read the model number, identify the OEM, and fix what’s actually inside.
Kenmore has never manufactured its own appliances — for decades it was a Sears house brand built under contract by Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire, GE, and Samsung, depending on the line. The 3-digit prefix of your model number identifies the OEM: 110 = Whirlpool, 795 = LG, 253 = Frigidaire, 363 = GE, 592 = Samsung. Once we know the OEM, parts and service-manual access are straightforward. Many Kenmore units from the 1990s and 2000s are still running in Toronto homes — these were genuinely well-built.
Same failure modes as Whirlpool WTW washers. Shift actuators, lid switches, drain pumps.
Linear compressor concerns overlap with LG LFX units. Worth checking warranty eligibility.
Defrost system, evaporator fan, door gasket. Inexpensive parts.
High-spec gas ranges from the 2000s — igniters, valve coils, safety cutoffs. TSSA G2 territory.
Regardless of OEM, thermal fuses and heating elements are the common 10-year call.
Touch panels and mains boards — we identify the OEM and source the correct replacement.
| Prefix | OEM |
|---|---|
| 110 | Whirlpool |
| 253 | Frigidaire / Electrolux |
| 363 / 911 | GE |
| 592 | Samsung |
| 795 | LG |
Yes. Once we identify the OEM via model-number prefix, we source directly from Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire, etc. The Sears brand is dormant but the parts pipeline is fully intact.
Often yes — early-2000s Kenmore (especially 110-series Whirlpool builds) is some of the most durable gear ever made. Modest repairs that buy another 5+ years are common, and we’ll give you the exact number on-site so you can decide.
If the model starts with 795, yes — it’s an LG chassis with Kenmore trim. Parts cross-compatible.
Give us the full model number — we’ll identify the OEM.
