Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Riviera Beach, MD

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. Below are independent repair companies serving Riviera Beach, 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.

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 Riviera Beach

40 repair companies serve Riviera Beach from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (16), Glen Burnie (3), and Pasadena (2). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Nearest on the list: Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena, around 3.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Riviera Beach mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.

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

The leading options for Riviera Beach are Landers Appliance (12.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (3.7 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (12.9 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews).

Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs

Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.

Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features

How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work

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

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

Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
• Water pooling under or inside the freezer
• An error code or temperature alarm

What an Ice Maker Technician Checks

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Care Kenmore Recommends

• 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

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

• 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
• Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
• Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.

Getting Ready for the Repair

• Whether the water dispenser still works
• Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
• Any light, code or message on the display

Local Notes for Riviera Beach

Most ice maker calls in Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach Repair Technician

• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
• Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
• Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?

Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Riviera Beach, MD

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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Riviera Beach

Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Riviera Beach technician bring the right parts.