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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Newton work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Newton IA
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newton. 2 of them are based in Newton itself, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (6), Ankeny (2), and Grinnell (1). Nearest on the list: Budget Repair, around 0.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Newton mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 16.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
Closest matches for Newton: Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Marshalltown, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Budget Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews); Metro Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.7 stars from 613 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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, French door refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Newton
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Newton and freezer repair in Newton.
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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Newton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Newton 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.
Questions to Ask a Newton Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newton, IA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Newton
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Newton
Nearby Towns Served From Newton
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Grinnell is handled by the same companies listed for Newton. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Newton technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.