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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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, Bangor ME
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Bangor. 2 of them are based in Bangor itself, and other nearby bases include Veazie (1), Holden (1), and Carmel (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. None of the repair companies near Bangor name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Tom's Appliance Service, around 1.4 miles out. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bangor is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 4.2 |
The leading options for Bangor are Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Tom's Appliance Service (1.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (45.6 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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 chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Bangor and freezer repair in Bangor.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Bangor
Most ice maker calls in Bangor 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bangor
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Bangor, ME
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bangor
Nearby Towns Served From Bangor
Live outside Bangor? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Brewer, Old Town, Ellsworth, Belfast, Presque Isle, and Caribou. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.