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. Below are independent repair companies serving Oregon City, 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.
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 Oregon City work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Oregon City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oregon City. 8 of them are based in Oregon City itself, and other nearby bases include Lake Oswego (5), Portland (5), and Milwaukie (4). Hebert's Appliance Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Oregon City. No company within 90 miles of Oregon City mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.6, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for Oregon City are Mr. Appliance of Portland (9.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clackamas (5.0 miles away, based in Clackamas, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Hebert's Appliance Solutions (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 85 reviews).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way.
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
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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Oregon City and freezer repair in Oregon City.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Oregon City
Most ice maker calls in Oregon City 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 Oregon City
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oregon City, OR
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Oregon City
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oregon City
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.