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. Below are independent repair companies serving West Melbourne, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near West Melbourne
Within 30 miles of West Melbourne there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in West Melbourne itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Merritt Island (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from West Melbourne. None of the repair companies near West Melbourne 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 4.4 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Melbourne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.9, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
Closest matches for West Melbourne: Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RMJP Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Palm Bay, 4.9 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (11.0 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Advanced Appliance Service, Palm Bay & Melbourne, Florida (5.5 miles away, based in Palm Bay, 4.5 stars from 15 reviews).
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 top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in West Melbourne
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in West Melbourne and freezer repair in West Melbourne.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for West Melbourne, FL
Most ice maker calls in West Melbourne 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in West Melbourne
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Melbourne, FL
Do you work for Kenmore?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a West Melbourne technician bring the right parts.