Kenmore owners in Sarasota Springs usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Sarasota Springs work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Sarasota Springs FL
Within 30 miles of Sarasota Springs there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (40). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is SRQ Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Sarasota Springs 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 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.3, 2.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the Sarasota Springs list: APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (3.7 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (8.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GOFIX Appliance (6.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sarasota Springs
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Sarasota Springs and freezer repair in Sarasota Springs.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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?
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Sarasota Springs
Most ice maker calls in Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sarasota Springs, FL
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What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sarasota Springs
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Sarasota Springs
Live outside Sarasota Springs? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Bee Ridge and Southgate. 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 Sarasota Springs technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.