Kenmore owners in Cottage Grove usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
If you bought your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Cottage Grove work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Cottage Grove
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cottage Grove. Other nearby bases include Eugene (11) and Springfield (1). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Cottage Grove mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Hamilton Electric And Gas Appliance Repair, around 12.2 miles out. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.2, 15.4, 17.4 |
First up for Cottage Grove: Hamilton Electric And Gas Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Eugene, 3.5 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J Farr's Appliance Repair Service (15.4 miles away, based in Eugene, 5.0 stars from 337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); At Your Service Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Eugene, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews); AAA Quality Appliance Care (17.9 miles away, based in Eugene, 4.1 stars from 86 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Cottage Grove and freezer repair in Cottage Grove.
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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Cottage Grove
Most ice maker calls in Cottage Grove 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Cottage Grove
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cottage Grove, OR
Do you work for Kenmore?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Cottage Grove
Live outside Cottage Grove? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Creswell. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Cottage Grove technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.