Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Bothell East involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Bothell East
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bothell East. Other nearby bases include Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Everett (5). ASAP Appliance Repair Experts is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Bothell East. No company within 90 miles of Bothell East mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
First up for Bothell East: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Ace Appliance Service (6.0 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bothell East and freezer repair in Bothell East.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Bothell East
Most ice maker calls in Bothell East 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Bothell East
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bothell East, WA
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bothell East technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.