Boise, ID
4.983 reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 83 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +2 more
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Kenmore · Idaho · Mid-rangetier · 44th of 49 states
Kenmore repair in Idaho
2 of the 18 businesses listed in Idaho — 11% — name Kenmore among the brands serviced, across 2 cities with an index page. That is 44th of the 49 states with any, out of 275 nationwide. Ranked by rating, then review count.
Kenmore sits in the mid-range tier, so any qualified Idaho technician can take the job. Have the model and serial number from the data plate ready — it is what decides whether the part is already on the van.
- Kenmore pros
- 2
- State rank
- 44th
- Cities
- 2
- Average rating
- 4.7
- Licensed
- 2
- 24/7 emergency
- 0
- Reviews
- 103
Kenmore repair pros in Idaho
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Garden City, ID
4.520 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Dryer Repair · Washer Repair · Refrigerator Repair +2 more
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Only 2 listings for Kenmore in Idaho
Idaho ranks 44th of the 49 states carrying Kenmore, against 16 in Texas. Thin coverage here is a limit of this directory rather than a statement about the market: 16 other businesses are listed in Idaho, and at this tier most of them can take a Kenmore job — ask when you call.
What the listings say about Kenmore repair in Idaho
Counted from the 2 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Idaho holds 2 listed Kenmore businesses, out of 275 nationwide. That ranks 44th of the 49 states with any, level with Connecticut and behind Texas on 16. They are 2 of the 18 businesses listed in Idaho — 11% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.7, against 4.6 across all 275 listed nationwide, and 2 of the 2 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 103 reviews, the largest single tally being 83 on Western Appliance Repair in Boise. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
All 2 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 1 shows a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 1 states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
None of the 2 publishes a founding year, so ask how long the company has been trading when you call. Boise holds the most at 1 — 50% of the group — level with Garden City, across 2 Idaho cities with an index page. Between them they name 6 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 275 nationwide for Kenmore | 2 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 16 | 44th of 49 |
| Share of the Idaho directory2 of 18 listed businesses | 11% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 2 rated 4.5+ | 4.7 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 83 | 103 |
| State licensing claimed2 also state insurance | 2 of 2 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 1 BBB · 1 factory |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 2 |
| Cities with an index pageBoise leads on 1 | 2 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 6 |
Booking Kenmore service in Idaho
The brand decides the parts route and the labour skill; the state decides the labour rate and the drive time. Both matter, and only one of them is on the quote.
The badge on a Kenmore tells a technician nothing useful; the model number tells them everything. Kenmore models carry a three-digit prefix before the decimal point, and that prefix identifies which manufacturer actually built the machine — which in turn identifies the service documentation, the fault codes and the parts list. A shop that asks for the full model number before it will quote is not stalling, it is doing the only thing that works. It also means the usual homeowner shortcuts fail here. Your neighbour's Kenmore quote is not a benchmark for yours, because the two machines may share nothing but the name on the door.
- Price tier
- Mid-range · 1× typical new price
- Parts usually come from
- General parts retailers
- Brand-authorised technician
- Not usually required
- Stated a factory credential here
- 1 of 2
- Names Kenmore in a certification
- 0 of 2
- Licensed in Idaho
- 2 of 2
- Read the whole model number off the plate, including the three digits before the decimal point. That prefix identifies the manufacturer behind the machine and therefore the parts list.
- Without the model number, a Kenmore quote given over the phone is guesswork. Photograph the plate before you call.
- Two Kenmore machines of the same age and category can need entirely different components, so do not compare your quote with somebody else's Kenmore quote.
- Any licensed appliance technician can work on these. No authorisation or brand parts account is involved.
- Once the prefix is known, availability is generally good, because the underlying platforms are mainstream ones.
- The plate is inside the fresh-food compartment on refrigeration, under the lid or on the rear panel on laundry, and on the door frame on dishwashers.
The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. Compare parts suppliers before you agree to an OEM-only quote.
What a Kenmore repair is worth paying
Category prices lifted to the mid-range tier at 1×, the same multiplier the value estimator uses. The line is half the replacement price: above it, on a machine past two-thirds of its life, replacing usually wins. National figures, not Idaho quotes.
| Category | Pros here | New at this tier | Repair-or-replace line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeratortypical repair $200–$400 · lasts 14 yrs | 2 | $1,200 | $600 |
| Washertypical repair $150–$350 · lasts 11 yrs | 2 | $800 | $400 |
| Dryertypical repair $100–$350 · lasts 12 yrs | 2 | $750 | $375 |
| Dishwashertypical repair $150–$300 · lasts 10 yrs | 2 | $700 | $350 |
| Oven & Rangetypical repair $100–$500 · lasts 14 yrs | 2 | $1,000 | $500 |
Kenmore repair by city in Idaho
Counts are listed businesses servicing Kenmore in that city. Boise holds 50% of the state's total.
Where these Kenmore pros say they work
Every place the 2 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Boise · Eagle · Star · Garden City · Kuna · Meridian
Check these before you book
6 of the 103 guides covering categories Kenmore builds. Faults that often resolve without a call-out — and a call-out to a mid-range-tier machine is the expensive kind.
Refrigerator Not CoolingModerate · 45–90 minutesFreezer Frost BuildupModerate · 45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostWasher Won't DrainModerate · 45–90 minutesDryer Not HeatingModerate · 45–120 minutesDishwasher Not CleaningEasy · 30–60 minutesOven Not Heating EvenlyModerate · 45–90 minutes plus preheat time
Other brands serviced in Idaho
Counts are Idaho businesses naming that brand, out of the 18 listed statewide. Brands the corpus spells differently from ours appear without a link.
Kenmore repair in other states
Every state with a listed Kenmore pro, most first. Idaho sits 44th of 49 on 2.
Texas16Florida15New York10Virginia10Georgia9Illinois9Indiana9Pennsylvania9Missouri8North Carolina8Michigan7Ohio7Tennessee7Washington7Arizona6Arkansas6Colorado6Kansas6Maryland6Montana6Nebraska6New Jersey6West Virginia6Wisconsin6Alabama5California5Delaware5Iowa5Kentucky5Nevada5Oklahoma5South Carolina5Louisiana4Minnesota4South Dakota4Utah4Alaska3Hawaii3Massachusetts3Mississippi3Oregon3Wyoming3Connecticut2New Hampshire2Maine1North Dakota1Rhode Island1Vermont1
Kenmore repair in Idaho — common questions
How many Kenmore repair pros are listed in Idaho?
2 businesses listed in Idaho name Kenmore among the brands they service — 11% of the 18 businesses the directory holds for the state, and 44th of the 49 states with any, out of 275 such businesses nationwide. Boise holds the most at 1.
Do I need Kenmore-authorised service in Idaho, or will any repair company do?
Kenmore sits in the mid-range tier, so any qualified Idaho technician can take the job and you are choosing on rating, licensing and how clearly the fault is explained. 1 of the 2 listed here states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential, though not one naming Kenmore specifically. While the appliance is inside its warranty period, check the manufacturer's terms before booking anyone — using an unauthorised technician can affect a claim.
Which Kenmore appliances do Idaho pros repair?
Kenmore is a house nameplate rather than a factory. Machines carrying it span refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking, ventilation, ice makers, compactors and disposals, and they were built by several different manufacturers. The 2 listed in Idaho between them cover refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher, oven & range. At the mid-range tier a comparable new refrigerator averages $1,200, which puts the repair-or-replace line near $600.
Are Kenmore parts expensive in Idaho, and where do they come from?
The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. For Kenmore specifically, parts are usually sourced through general parts retailers. Parts prices do not vary much by state — labor does, because it tracks local wages and drive time — so the 2 businesses listed here are competing mainly on the labor half of the quote and on how quickly they can get the component. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right part.
How do Idaho Kenmore pros rate?
Their ratings average 4.7, against 4.6 across all 275 listed Kenmore pros nationwide, and 2 of the 2 sit at 4.5 or better. The largest single review tally is 83 on Western Appliance Repair in Boise, out of 103 across the group. All 2 state that they are licensed, and 1 shows a BBB accreditation — self-stated, so verify before booking.
Which Kenmore pros are rated highest in Idaho?
Western Appliance Repair in Boise at 4.9 on 83 reviews, Dryer On Fire LLC in Garden City at 4.5 on 20 reviews. For Kenmore the rating is only half the question — ask what the technician has actually opened on this platform before.
Which other brands do these Idaho businesses service?
The same 2 businesses also name Frigidaire (2), GE (2), KitchenAid (2), Maytag (2), Whirlpool (2), Jenn-Air (1). That matters when a single visit can cover two machines — a technician already at the door for a Kenmore fault will usually look at another appliance for a fraction of a second call-out fee.
Is it worth repairing my Kenmore appliance?
The volume tier. These are the machines most technicians see most days, which is the single biggest advantage they have. The site's value estimator prices mid-range-tier machines at 1× a category's typical new price and depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame it: compare the quote against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. On that basis a Kenmore refrigerator carries a repair-or-replace line near $600 once it is past 9 years old, and a washer near $400 past 7 years. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures so you can see which is driving the total.
What should I have ready before calling about my Kenmore appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Read the whole model number off the plate, including the three digits before the decimal point. That prefix identifies the manufacturer behind the machine and therefore the parts list. None of the 2 listed in Idaho advertises 24/7 callout, so call early in the day if it cannot wait.
Need Kenmore repair in Idaho?
Compare 2 listed businesses on rating, licensing and years in business — 2 state a license and 2 sit at 4.5 or better — then call directly.