If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
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 Sterling work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sterling
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 88 miles of Sterling. 2 of them are based in Sterling itself, and the rest are spread across Greeley (2), Sidney (1), and Cheyenne (1). The farthest listed company is about 88 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near Sterling name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 3.2 stars across 6 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sterling is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sterling. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.0, 37.9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (88 mi) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
The leading options for Sterling are The Appliance Guys llc (2.0 miles away, 3.4 stars from 15 reviews); Palmer Sales and Service (37.9 miles away, based in Sidney, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 2.6 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MmacX Inc. (88.0 miles away, based in Cheyenne, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and bottom-freezer 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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sterling
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sterling and freezer repair in Sterling.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Sterling
Most ice maker calls in Sterling 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Sterling
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sterling, CO
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Sterling
Live outside Sterling? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Sidney. 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 Sterling technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.