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. 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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Frederickson WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Frederickson. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). Whirlpool Corporation is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Frederickson. No company within 90 miles of Frederickson mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Frederickson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 3.1, 3.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
At the top of the Frederickson list: RPS Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (13.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Frederickson
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Frederickson and freezer repair in Frederickson.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Frederickson
Most ice maker calls in Frederickson 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 Frederickson
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Frederickson, WA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Frederickson
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Frederickson
Live outside Frederickson? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Summit View. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Frederickson technician bring the right parts.