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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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 Elkridge
40 repair companies serve Elkridge from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Elkridge, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (12), Columbia (6), and Laurel (6). Distances run up to about 12 miles. None of the repair companies near Elkridge name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Nation Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 3.5 |
First up for Elkridge: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (6.8 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (9.4 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Elkridge and freezer repair in Elkridge.
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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Elkridge Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Elkridge 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Elkridge
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Elkridge, MD
Do you work for Kenmore?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Elkridge
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Elkridge technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.