If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. 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 Sherwood work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Sherwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sherwood. 3 list an address in Sherwood, and the rest are spread across Beaverton (9), Tigard (6), and Portland (6). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Appliance Wizard is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Sherwood. None of the repair companies near Sherwood name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
The leading options for Sherwood are Mr. Appliance of Portland (6.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&P Appliance Parts and Service (9.0 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hydra Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rox Services Inc (7.5 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sherwood and freezer repair in Sherwood.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Sherwood
Most ice maker calls in Sherwood 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 Sherwood
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sherwood, OR
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Sherwood technician bring the right parts.