Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Nampa involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Nampa, 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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Nampa
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Nampa. 8 list an address in Nampa, and the rest are spread across Boise (15), Caldwell (7), and Meridian (6). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. None of the repair companies near Nampa name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Nampa Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.2 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Nampa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
The leading options for Nampa are Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Easy's Appliance Repair Services (14.2 miles away, based in Boise, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
Kenmore explains that in a cold room the thermostat in a standard refrigerator can sense the cabinet as cold enough, so the compressor stays off and food in the freezer can thaw. 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Nampa
Most ice maker calls in Nampa 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Nampa
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Nampa, ID
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Nampa technician bring the right parts.