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. The Rosedale list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Rosedale MD
Within 30 miles of Rosedale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Rosedale, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (22), Parkville (4), and Towson (3). No company within 90 miles of Rosedale mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Landers Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Rosedale. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rosedale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
At the top of the Rosedale list: Landers Appliance (1.1 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (9.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Racz Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Parkville, 4.4 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), French door refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Rosedale Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Rosedale and freezer repair in Rosedale.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Rosedale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Rosedale 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 Rosedale Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rosedale, MD
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Rosedale technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.