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 Lake Stevens, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Lake Stevens work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Lake Stevens
40 repair companies serve Lake Stevens from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Lake Stevens itself, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Marysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is Local Appliance Repairs, about 1.7 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Lake Stevens 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 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
The leading options for Lake Stevens are Appliance Mechanics (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 445 reviews); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (12.9 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Ace Appliance Service (11.2 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Stevens
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lake Stevens and freezer repair in Lake Stevens.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lake Stevens, WA
Most ice maker calls in Lake Stevens 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.
Questions to Ask a Lake Stevens Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Stevens, WA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lake Stevens, WA
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lake Stevens
Nearby Towns Served From Lake Stevens
Live outside Lake Stevens? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Cavalero and Granite Falls. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lake Stevens technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.