If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Derby, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Derby
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Derby. The rest are spread across Wichita (29), Haysville (1), and Andover (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. None of the repair companies near Derby name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. City Wide Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 5.3 miles from Derby. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 22 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 5.5, 6.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
The leading options for Derby are Mr. Appliance of Wichita (16.1 miles away, based in Park City, 4.9 stars from 1,234 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Wellington, 4.6 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Nerd (10.4 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews); Rick's Appliance Services (9.4 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.7 stars from 664 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Derby Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Derby and freezer repair in Derby.
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
What Derby Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Derby 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Repair Company in Derby
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Derby, KS
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Also Serving Towns Around Derby
Live outside Derby? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Mulvane. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Derby technician bring the right parts.