Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Washington involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Washington list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Washington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Washington. 1 of them are based in Washington itself, and other nearby bases include Stroudsburg (4), Bethlehem (3), and Dover (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Appliance Master Washington is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Washington. None of the repair companies near Washington name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 11.1, 11.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
The leading options for Washington are Appliance Master - Flemington, NJ (17.1 miles away, based in Flemington, 4.6 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Easton, 4.7 stars from 431 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in East Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Kenmore explains that in a cold room the thermostat in a standard refrigerator can sense the cabinet as cold enough, so the compressor stays off and food in the freezer can thaw. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Freezer thawing in a cold garage. Kenmore says a standard refrigerator in a room below about 45°F may not run its compressor enough, and recommends a garage-ready model built for a wide temperature range. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Washington and freezer repair in Washington.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Kenmore rates its garage-ready models for surrounding temperatures from 45°F to 110°F and notes that standard refrigerators struggle below 45°F. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
- A new Kenmore refrigerator reaches a usable fresh food temperature in about 4 to 6 hours, but the freezer needs 12 to 24 hours to settle at its 0°F target. Source: Kenmore - FAQ: How long does it take for a new fridge to reach its designated temperature?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Washington
Most ice maker calls in Washington 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Washington Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Washington, NJ
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Washington
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Washington
Also Serving Towns Around Washington
Live outside Washington? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Hackettstown. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Washington technician bring the right parts.