Kenmore owners in Meriden usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Meriden 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 Meriden work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Meriden
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Meriden. 8 of them are based in Meriden itself, and the rest are spread across Waterbury (6), New Britain (4), and Cheshire (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. None of the repair companies near Meriden name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Your Local Appliance Repair And Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Meriden. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Meriden list: Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moe Appliances Repair LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Wallingford, 4.9 stars from 1,419 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Newington, 4.5 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Meriden Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Meriden and freezer repair in Meriden.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Meriden, CT
Most ice maker calls in Meriden 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Meriden Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Meriden, CT
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Meriden technician bring the right parts.