If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The White Center 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 White Center work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near White Center
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of White Center. The rest are spread across Seattle (21), Renton (7), and Tukwila (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Acclaimed Appliance Repair Miami is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from White Center. No company within 90 miles of White Center mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
Closest matches for White Center: Expert Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (3.0 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.8 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (1.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (6.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 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 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in White Center and freezer repair in White Center.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What White Center Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in White Center 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in White Center
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: White Center, WA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in White Center
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near White Center
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a White Center technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.