Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Columbia involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Columbia
Within 30 miles of Columbia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Columbia, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (20), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. No company within 90 miles of Columbia mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Harres Home, around 1.3 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 5.6, 6.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
First up for Columbia: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (16.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (13.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (15.1 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 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), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Columbia and freezer repair in Columbia.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Columbia, IL
Most ice maker calls in Columbia 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Repair Company in Columbia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbia, IL
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Columbia technician bring the right parts.