Kenmore owners in Hermiston 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.
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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 Hermiston work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hermiston
14 repair companies serve Hermiston from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Kennewick (3), Pasco (3), and Walla Walla (3). Distances run up to about 54 miles. Columbia Appliance is the nearest, roughly 6.5 miles from Hermiston. None of the repair companies near Hermiston name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Hermiston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 24.5, 26.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
First up for Hermiston: Columbia Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Umatilla, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (29.2 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Fred's Appliance (26.1 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (29.5 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
Kenmore Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hermiston and freezer repair in Hermiston.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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 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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
What Hermiston Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hermiston 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 Hermiston Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hermiston, OR
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hermiston
Nearby Towns Served From Hermiston
Live outside Hermiston? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Umatilla. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.