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 Mandeville, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
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 Mandeville work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Mandeville
Within 30 miles of Mandeville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Mandeville, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), Slidell (7), and New Orleans (6). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Mandeville mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 41 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.7, 2.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
First up for Mandeville: 1st Call Appliance Tech (2.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (27.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Broussard Appliance Service (25.1 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Mandeville, LA
Most ice maker calls in Mandeville 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.
Before You Book in Mandeville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mandeville, LA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Mandeville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.