Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kenmore and the King County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kenmore, WA
40 repair companies serve Kenmore from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Kenmore, and the rest are spread across Kirkland (11), Bothell (7), and Seattle (5). The closest is Northfield Appliance Repair Systems, about 0.5 miles away. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kenmore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the Kenmore list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orca Appliance Services (7.0 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.8 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Kenmore Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kenmore
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kenmore, WA
Most ice maker calls in Kenmore come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Kenmore
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kenmore, WA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Kenmore
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Before you call a Kenmore technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.