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. The Godfrey list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Godfrey
40 repair companies serve Godfrey from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St. Louis (11), Alton (4), and Jerseyville (3). None of the repair companies near Godfrey name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is R.W Maintenance LLC, about 3.2 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 4.9, 4.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
At the top of the Godfrey list: Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (20.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews); Hoffmann Brothers (17.0 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Godfrey and freezer repair in Godfrey.
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Godfrey
Most ice maker calls in Godfrey 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.
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Before You Book in Godfrey
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Godfrey, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Godfrey
The technicians listed for Godfrey also cover smaller towns nearby, including Jerseyville and Carlinville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.