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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
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 Richmond Hill
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond Hill. 1 of them are based in Richmond Hill itself, and other nearby bases include Savannah (12), Hinesville (3), and Garden City (1). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. The closest is Advanced Appliance Services, about 4.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Richmond Hill name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 8.4, 10.2 |
First up for Richmond Hill: Operation Comfort Control, LLC (17.8 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All About Appliance Repairs (20.3 miles away, based in Ellabell, 4.7 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Services (4.2 miles away, 4.3 stars from 94 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.8 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Richmond Hill and freezer repair in Richmond Hill.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Richmond Hill
Most ice maker calls in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Richmond Hill, GA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Related Repair Pages for Richmond Hill
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Richmond Hill technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.