A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Lake Tapps WA
40 repair companies serve Lake Tapps from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Auburn (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). No company within 90 miles of Lake Tapps mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Direct Service Appliance Repair Sumner, about 3.1 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 3.8, 4.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
First up for Lake Tapps: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (10.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (8.4 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); Appliances Repair Solutions (7.0 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (9.5 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
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
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Tapps Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Lake Tapps and freezer repair in Lake Tapps.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Lake Tapps
Most ice maker calls in Lake Tapps 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 Tapps Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Tapps, WA
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Lake Tapps technician bring the right parts.