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. The Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Nicholasville KY
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Nicholasville. 1 of them are based in Nicholasville itself, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Family First Appliance Repair And Installation, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Nicholasville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.4, 7.9 |
At the top of the Nicholasville list: Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (9.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (22.4 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Nicholasville and freezer repair in Nicholasville.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Nicholasville
Most ice maker calls in Nicholasville 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Nicholasville
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Nicholasville, KY
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Related Repair Pages for Nicholasville
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Nicholasville
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Nicholasville
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Wilmore is handled by the same companies listed for Nicholasville. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.