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. Below are independent repair companies serving East Renton Highlands, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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 East Renton Highlands work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near East Renton Highlands
Within 30 miles of East Renton Highlands there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Renton (12), Kent (10), and Issaquah (6). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Alpha Renton Appliance Repair, around 2.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of East Renton Highlands mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Renton Highlands. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 3.6, 3.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
Closest matches for East Renton Highlands: Expert Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Up-liance Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in East Renton Highlands
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in East Renton Highlands and freezer repair in East Renton Highlands.
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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for East Renton Highlands
Most ice maker calls in East Renton Highlands 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 East Renton Highlands
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: East Renton Highlands, WA
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Which East Renton Highlands technicians work on Kenmore?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a East Renton Highlands technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.