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. The Covington list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Covington
Within 30 miles of Covington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Covington itself, and the rest are spread across Kent (13), Auburn (12), and Renton (9). None of the repair companies near Covington name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 3.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
First up for Covington: Complete Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); Appliances Repair Solutions (4.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (6.0 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Covington
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Covington and freezer repair in Covington.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Covington
Most ice maker calls in Covington 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Covington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Covington, WA
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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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.