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. Below are independent repair companies serving Asheville, 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.
If you bought your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Asheville work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Asheville NC
28 repair companies serve Asheville from within 30 miles. 10 of them are based in Asheville itself, and the rest are spread across Hendersonville (5), Waynesville (3), and Brevard (3). No company within 90 miles of Asheville 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: Justice Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.6, 1.7 |
Closest matches for Asheville: Mr. Appliance of Asheville (9.9 miles away, based in Fletcher, 4.8 stars from 1,708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Haywood Appliance - Asheville Showroom (3.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 268 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Haywood Appliance - Clyde Showroom (20.6 miles away, based in Clyde, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Asheville Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Asheville and freezer repair in Asheville.
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?
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Asheville
Most ice maker calls in Asheville 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Asheville Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Asheville, NC
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Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Asheville
The technicians listed for Asheville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Woodfin and Black Mountain. 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 Asheville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.