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 Graham, 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 Graham work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Graham NC
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Graham. 1 list an address in Graham, and other nearby bases include Greensboro (14), Durham (11), and Burlington (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Graham 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: Vercom, around 1.7 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Graham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.4, 3.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
First up for Graham: Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.4 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (22.9 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Porterfield's Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edward's Appliance Service (17.5 miles away, based in Gibsonville, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Graham Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Graham and freezer repair in Graham.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Graham
Most ice maker calls in Graham 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.
Before You Book in Graham
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Graham, NC
Which Graham technicians work on Kenmore?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Graham
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Graham
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.