A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Douglas list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Douglas GA
Within 60 miles of Douglas there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Douglas itself, and the rest are spread across Valdosta (8), Tifton (4), and Jesup (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Douglas. No company within 90 miles of Douglas mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Douglas is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 33.8, 34.8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
The leading options for Douglas are Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (57.3 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.9 miles away, based in Tifton, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Home Services (37.8 miles away, based in Waycross, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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, chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Douglas
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Douglas and freezer repair in Douglas.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Douglas
Most ice maker calls in Douglas 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Douglas
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Douglas, GA
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Douglas, GA
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Douglas
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Douglas technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.