Kenmore owners in Columbia usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Columbia MO
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 7 list an address in Columbia, and other nearby bases include Jefferson City (4), Fulton (2), and Boonville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. The closest is Kevin's Water Heating Repair., about 0.6 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
Closest matches for Columbia: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Williams HVAC & Appliance repair service (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.5 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 514 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. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Gets Fixed on a Columbia Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Columbia and freezer repair in Columbia.
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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Columbia
Most ice maker calls in Columbia 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Columbia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbia, MO
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Which Columbia technicians work on Kenmore?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Columbia
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Boonville is handled by the same companies listed for Columbia. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Columbia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.