Kenmore owners in Othello usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Othello, 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.
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, Othello WA
10 repair companies serve Othello from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Pasco (3), Kennewick (3), and Richland (2). Distances run up to about 53 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 21.9 miles from Othello. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 10 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Othello is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.9, 37.2, 40.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
Closest matches for Othello: Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (40.9 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (40.2 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fred's Appliance (42.6 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Othello Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Othello and freezer repair in Othello.
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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Othello
Most ice maker calls in Othello 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 Othello Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Othello, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Also Serving Towns Around Othello
The technicians listed for Othello also cover smaller towns nearby, including Connell. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Othello technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.