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 Boone list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Boone
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Boone. The rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Ken's Appliance & Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 13.6 miles from Boone. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Boone is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.6, 26.4, 27.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
The leading options for Boone are Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (13.6 miles away, based in Ames, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Boone and freezer repair in Boone.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Boone, IA
Most ice maker calls in Boone 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Boone
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Boone, IA
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Boone
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Boone
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Boone
Live outside Boone? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Perry. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Boone technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.