Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Gaithersburg, MD

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.

This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.

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 Gaithersburg work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.

Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Gaithersburg

Within 30 miles of Gaithersburg there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 14 of them are based in Gaithersburg itself, and other nearby bases include Rockville (10), Germantown (5), and Olney (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gaithersburg mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Eddie's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Gaithersburg. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gaithersburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.

Closest matches for Gaithersburg: Trusted Home Experts (4.6 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Montgomery County, MD (3.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?

Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser.

Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features

What a Kenmore Technician Deals With

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 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

Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Compressor hums but will not start
• Water pooling under or inside the freezer
• Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door

Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit

Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Gaithersburg and freezer repair in Gaithersburg.

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

What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost

Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:

• Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
• Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
• Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?

Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.

What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call

• When the water filter was last changed
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
• Any light, code or message on the display

Local Notes for Gaithersburg

Most ice maker calls in Gaithersburg 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.

Questions to Ask a Gaithersburg Repair Technician

• Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
• 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: Gaithersburg, MD

Other Refrigeration Repair in Gaithersburg

Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gaithersburg

Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Gaithersburg technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.