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. Below are independent repair companies serving Sedalia, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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, Sedalia MO
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sedalia. 4 of them are based in Sedalia itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia (7), Jefferson City (4), and Warrensburg (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. No company within 90 miles of Sedalia mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Tranquil Appliance Repair Sedalia, around 0.3 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sedalia is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.0, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
The leading options for Sedalia are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Warrensburg, 4.6 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Benitz Appliance Shop (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). On the freezer side, Kenmore sells chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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'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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sedalia
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Sedalia and freezer repair in Sedalia.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Sedalia
Most ice maker calls in Sedalia 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 Sedalia
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sedalia, MO
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Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sedalia
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sedalia
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sedalia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.