Kenmore owners in Hueytown usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Hueytown AL
Within 30 miles of Hueytown there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Hueytown, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (22), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hueytown mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Parker Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Hueytown. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hueytown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.3, 3.7 |
Closest matches for Hueytown: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (3.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (12.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hueytown
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hueytown and freezer repair in Hueytown.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hueytown, AL
Most ice maker calls in Hueytown 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.
Questions to Ask a Hueytown Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hueytown, AL
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hueytown, AL
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hueytown
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hueytown technician bring the right parts.