Kenmore owners in Alabaster usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Alabaster list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Alabaster work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Alabaster
40 repair companies serve Alabaster from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Alabaster, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (21), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). Distances run up to about 23 miles. None of the repair companies near Alabaster name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. M&M is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Alabaster. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.3, 4.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Alabaster list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (21.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (15.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Sekano Appliance Repair. (15.1 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (20.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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'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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Gets Fixed on a Alabaster Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Alabaster and freezer repair in Alabaster.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Alabaster Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alabaster 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Alabaster
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alabaster, AL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Alabaster technicians work on Kenmore?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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