A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Muscle Shoals
40 repair companies serve Muscle Shoals from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Muscle Shoals, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (7), Madison (5), and Florence (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. None of the repair companies near Muscle Shoals name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc, about 0.7 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Muscle Shoals is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 45 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 2.0 |
The leading options for Muscle Shoals are Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (58.3 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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 French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and chest freezer.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Muscle Shoals Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Muscle Shoals and freezer repair in Muscle Shoals.
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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Muscle Shoals
Most ice maker calls in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals 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: Muscle Shoals, AL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Muscle Shoals
Nearby Towns Served From Muscle Shoals
The technicians listed for Muscle Shoals also cover smaller towns nearby, including Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Russellville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.