Kenmore owners in Mountlake Terrace usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Mountlake Terrace, 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.
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, Mountlake Terrace WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mountlake Terrace. 4 list an address in Mountlake Terrace, and other nearby bases include Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. No company within 90 miles of Mountlake Terrace mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mountlake Terrace. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
First up for Mountlake Terrace: 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (2.7 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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'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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Mountlake Terrace and freezer repair in Mountlake Terrace.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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 Mountlake Terrace
Most ice maker calls in Mountlake Terrace 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Mountlake Terrace
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mountlake Terrace, WA
Which Mountlake Terrace technicians work on Kenmore?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Nearby Towns Served From Mountlake Terrace
Live outside Mountlake Terrace? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Brier. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.