Kenmore owners in Sweet Home 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.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Sweet Home work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Sweet Home OR
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sweet Home. Other nearby bases include Eugene (11), Salem (7), and Albany (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Mike's Appliance Repair, about 22.8 miles away. None of the repair companies near Sweet Home name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses. Sweet Home is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sweet Home. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.8, 24.6, 28.6 |
First up for Sweet Home: Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Corvallis, 4.5 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bogard Appliances and Refrigeration, LLC (40.8 miles away, based in Salem, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Xigent Appliance Repair, Inc. (24.6 miles away, based in Albany, 4.8 stars from 1,237 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (39.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.3 stars from 140 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.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sweet Home
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Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sweet Home, OR
Most ice maker calls in Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sweet Home, OR
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sweet Home technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.