Kenmore owners in Ellicott City usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Ellicott City, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Ellicott City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ellicott City. 1 list an address in Ellicott City, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Columbia (6), and Randallstown (3). Mr. Appliance of Howard County is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Ellicott City. No company within 90 miles of Ellicott City mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 3.6, 4.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
First up for Ellicott City: Mr. Appliance of Howard County (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); NT Appliances Repair Service (7.6 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (12.3 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ellicott City and freezer repair in Ellicott City.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Ellicott City
Most ice maker calls in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ellicott City, MD
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ellicott City
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ellicott City
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ellicott City technician bring the right parts.