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. Below are independent repair companies serving Franklin, 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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. Other nearby bases include Lafayette (7), Baton Rouge (6), and Houma (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. None of the repair companies near Franklin name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Sugar City Appliance is the nearest, roughly 13.9 miles from Franklin. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.9, 19.1, 24.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 54 |
The leading options for Franklin are Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (41.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sugar City Appliance (13.9 miles away, based in Jeanerette, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews); Handy Hands (19.1 miles away, based in New Iberia, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Franklin and freezer repair in Franklin.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Franklin
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin, LA
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Which Franklin technicians work on Kenmore?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Franklin technician bring the right parts.