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 Columbus list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Columbus work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Columbus
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Columbus. 1 of them are based in Columbus itself, and the rest are spread across Greenwood (5), Shelbyville (3), and Seymour (2). No company within 90 miles of Columbus mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. High Def Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Columbus. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 16.3, 20.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
Closest matches for Columbus: High Def Appliance (1.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 82 reviews); Appliance Network LLC (22.5 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.3 stars from 538 reviews); The Appliance Dr. LLC (29.2 miles away, based in Greenwood, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in North Vernon, 4.7 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Columbus and freezer repair in Columbus.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Columbus, IN
Most ice maker calls in Columbus 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Columbus
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbus, IN
Do you work for Kenmore?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Columbus technician bring the right parts.