Kenmore owners in La Grande usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving La Grande, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near La Grande
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of La Grande. 2 of them are based in La Grande itself, and the rest are spread across Walla Walla (3) and Milton-Freewater (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. None of the repair companies near La Grande name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Arrow Associated Stores, around 0.1 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether La Grande is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 45.4 |
First up for La Grande: A1 Appliance./ (0.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 35 reviews); Arrow Associated Stores (0.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 69 reviews); Valley Blue Appliance Repair (54.8 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tompkins Appliance Services (53.6 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in La Grande
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in La Grande and freezer repair in La Grande.
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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around La Grande
Most ice maker calls in La Grande 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in La Grande
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: La Grande, OR
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near La Grande
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near La Grande
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Baker City is handled by the same companies listed for La Grande. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.