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 Milford work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Milford
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Milford. 1 of them are based in Milford itself, and the rest are spread across Dover (6), Rehoboth Beach (2), and Cape May (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Milford mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 19 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 7.9, 14.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
Closest matches for Milford: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Rehoboth Beach, 4.6 stars from 563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed Wright's Appliance & Repair Service, Inc. (18.9 miles away, based in Lewes, 4.5 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ULMER'S Appliance Service (27.3 miles away, based in Cape May, 4.4 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Milford and freezer repair in Milford.
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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Milford
Most ice maker calls in Milford 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.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Before You Book in Milford
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Milford, DE
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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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.