Kenmore owners in Gulfport usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Gulfport list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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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 Gulfport
40 repair companies serve Gulfport from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St. Petersburg (28), Largo (4), and Kenneth City (2). No company within 90 miles of Gulfport mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCES 2U, LLC, around 0.9 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.6, 2.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
Closest matches for Gulfport: Same-Day Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Inc (5.3 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.6 stars from 1,291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Kenneth City, 4.6 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Gulfport and freezer repair in Gulfport.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Gulfport
Most ice maker calls in Gulfport 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Gulfport Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Gulfport, FL
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gulfport
Also Serving Towns Around Gulfport
Live outside Gulfport? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve South Pasadena and St. Pete Beach. 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 Gulfport technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.