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. The St. Joseph 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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near St. Joseph
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of St. Joseph. The rest are spread across Kansas City (13), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. The closest is C&M Appliance Sales-Parts-Service, about 0.5 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Joseph is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 51 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
The leading options for St. Joseph are Greg's Appliances (1.3 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.6 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Cameron, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 2 Bald Guys Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Atchison, 4.7 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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'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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in St. Joseph and freezer repair in St. Joseph.
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around St. Joseph
Most ice maker calls in St. Joseph 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.
Before You Book in St. Joseph
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Joseph, MO
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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The technicians listed for St. Joseph also cover smaller towns nearby, including Savannah. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a St. Joseph technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.