If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Edwardsville, 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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Edwardsville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Edwardsville. 3 of them are based in Edwardsville itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (11), Alton (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Nearest on the list: Hoffmann Brothers, around 0.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Edwardsville name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
First up for Edwardsville: Hoffmann Brothers (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (14.6 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Edwardsville and freezer repair in Edwardsville.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Edwardsville
Most ice maker calls in Edwardsville 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.
Questions to Ask a Edwardsville Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Edwardsville, IL
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Edwardsville
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Edwardsville technician bring the right parts.