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. 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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With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Washington UT
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Washington. 1 of them are based in Washington itself, and other nearby bases include St. George (4), Cedar City (2), and Hurricane (1). Nearest on the list: JJ Service and Repair, around 0.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Washington 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 4.4 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Washington is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 3.3, 3.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
First up for Washington: Mr. Appliance of St. George (6.0 miles away, based in St. George, 4.8 stars from 1,430 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in St. George, 4.1 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions of Utah (5.7 miles away, based in St. George, 3.9 stars from 173 reviews); JJ Service and Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews).
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'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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Gets Fixed on a Washington Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Washington and freezer repair in Washington.
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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Washington
Most ice maker calls in Washington 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Washington Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Washington, UT
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Washington
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Washington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.