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 Houma list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Houma
Within 60 miles of Houma there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Houma itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. None of the repair companies near Houma name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Mike's appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Houma. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 36 businesses. Houma is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Houma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 4.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 22 |
First up for Houma: Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (42.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (41.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.6 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (38.8 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 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-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- 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 Houma
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Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Houma
Most ice maker calls in Houma 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.
Questions to Ask a Houma Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Houma, LA
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Houma technicians work on Kenmore?
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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.