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.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Herrin work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Herrin
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Herrin. 1 list an address in Herrin, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tenvix Appliance Works, around 0.3 miles out. 3 of them mention Kenmore in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Herrin is inside its regular service area.
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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 2.4, 4.5 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
At the top of the Herrin list: Mid America Services (11.2 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (6.8 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). Freezer styles include chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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'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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Herrin Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Herrin and freezer repair in Herrin.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Herrin, IL
Most ice maker calls in Herrin 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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Hiring a Repair Company in Herrin
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Herrin, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Nearby Towns Served From Herrin
The technicians listed for Herrin also cover smaller towns nearby, including Carterville, West Frankfort, Benton, and Du Quoin. 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.