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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Bethesda
Within 30 miles of Bethesda there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 of them are based in Bethesda itself, and other nearby bases include Washington (6), Rockville (5), and Silver Spring (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is ABV Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Bethesda mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
Closest matches for Bethesda: ABV Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (3.8 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bethesda and freezer repair in Bethesda.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bethesda, MD
Most ice maker calls in Bethesda 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Bethesda Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bethesda, MD
How do I reset my ice maker?
Which Bethesda technicians work on Kenmore?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Bethesda
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Friendship Heights Village and Chevy Chase is handled by the same companies listed for Bethesda. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bethesda technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.