Kenmore owners in Auburn usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Auburn, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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 Auburn work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Auburn AL
13 repair companies serve Auburn from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Opelika (3), Phenix City (3), and Valley (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ron's Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Auburn 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 13 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.0, 3.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
The leading options for Auburn are Appliance Care Pros (5.9 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Auburn Appliance Sales & Service (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 327 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Opelika, 4.3 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ron's Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, 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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Auburn and freezer repair in Auburn.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Auburn, AL
Most ice maker calls in Auburn 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Auburn
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn, AL
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Auburn
Live outside Auburn? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Tuskegee. 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 Auburn technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.