A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Gladstone list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Gladstone
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gladstone. 1 of them are based in Gladstone itself, and the rest are spread across Portland (10), Oregon City (8), and Lake Oswego (5). No company within 90 miles of Gladstone 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: Quality Gladstone Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gladstone. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
First up for Gladstone: Mr. Appliance of Portland (8.0 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clackamas (2.4 miles away, based in Clackamas, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Happy Valley, 4.4 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Gladstone
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gladstone and freezer repair in Gladstone.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Gladstone
Most ice maker calls in Gladstone 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.
Questions to Ask a Gladstone Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gladstone, OR
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Gladstone, OR
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Gladstone
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Jennings Lodge is handled by the same companies listed for Gladstone. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Gladstone technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.