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. The West Richland list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 West Richland work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, West Richland WA
23 repair companies serve West Richland from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Yakima (4), Kennewick (3), and Pasco (3). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Smart Appliance Repair, about 5.9 miles away. Of those, 2 mention Kenmore by name. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether West Richland is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.9, 7.9, 11.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Mention Kenmore | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
At the top of the West Richland list: Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (15.8 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Fred's Appliance (11.1 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Richland, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (14.5 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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 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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in West Richland and freezer repair in West Richland.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for West Richland
Most ice maker calls in West Richland 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 West Richland Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Richland, WA
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a West Richland technician bring the right parts.