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 Effingham work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Effingham
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Effingham. 1 list an address in Effingham, and the rest are spread across Decatur (5), Olney (3), and Centralia (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. No company within 90 miles of Effingham 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: Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc., around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 15 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Effingham is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 26.7, 36.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
The leading options for Effingham are Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. (0.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (36.7 miles away, based in Olney, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Mattoon, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (40.4 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Effingham and freezer repair in Effingham.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Effingham
Most ice maker calls in Effingham 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 Effingham Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Effingham, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Effingham technicians work on Kenmore?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Effingham
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Effingham
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Olney is handled by the same companies listed for Effingham. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.