Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Albany involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Albany list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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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 Albany work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Albany
24 repair companies serve Albany from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Albany, and the rest are spread across Tifton (4), Moultrie (3), and Thomasville (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. No company within 90 miles of Albany mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Albany. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 23 businesses. Albany is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 3.1, 3.2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
Closest matches for Albany: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A TEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS MOULTRIE (35.6 miles away, based in Moultrie, 4.6 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Appliance & AC Repair (4.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews); ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Albany and freezer repair in Albany.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Albany
Most ice maker calls in Albany 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Albany
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Albany, GA
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Also Serving Towns Around Albany
Live outside Albany? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Camilla. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.