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. Below are independent repair companies serving Spokane, 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.
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 Spokane work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Spokane
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Spokane. 18 list an address in Spokane, and the rest are spread across Spokane Valley (8), Post Falls (2), and Liberty Lake (1). HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Spokane. No company within 90 miles of Spokane 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 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spokane. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
First up for Spokane: IV Appliance Clinic (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (12.5 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Spokane
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Spokane and freezer repair in Spokane.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
What Spokane Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Spokane 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 Spokane
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Spokane, WA
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What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Nearby Towns Served From Spokane
Live outside Spokane? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Town and Country, Country Homes, Airway Heights, Mead, and Colville. 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 Spokane technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.