Kenmore owners in Wood River usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Wood River, 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.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Wood River
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wood River. 1 of them are based in Wood River itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (15), Alton (4), and Edwardsville (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Miller Kitchen Appliance Care, around 0.8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Wood River name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wood River. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
The leading options for Wood River are Hoffmann Brothers (7.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (19.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (8.3 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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). Freezer styles include chest freezer, French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Wood River
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Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Wood River, IL
Most ice maker calls in Wood River 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 Wood River Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wood River, IL
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Which Wood River technicians work on Kenmore?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Wood River
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for East Alton, Bethalto, and Gillespie is handled by the same companies listed for Wood River. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Wood River technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.