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. Below are independent repair companies serving Suwanee, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Suwanee GA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Suwanee. 12 list an address in Suwanee, and the rest are spread across Lawrenceville (9), Duluth (9), and Buford (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Suwanee Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near Suwanee name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 36 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Suwanee are Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Lawrenceville, 4.9 stars from 813 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.9 stars from 677 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Quality (4.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Buford (4.6 miles away, based in Buford, 4.7 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Suwanee and freezer repair in Suwanee.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Suwanee
Most ice maker calls in Suwanee 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.
Questions to Ask a Suwanee Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Suwanee, GA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Suwanee
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Suwanee
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Suwanee technician bring the right parts.