Kenmore owners in Hope Mills 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.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Hope Mills work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hope Mills
23 repair companies serve Hope Mills from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Hope Mills, and the rest are spread across Fayetteville (14), Lumberton (4), and Shannon (1). Hometown Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Hope Mills. No company within 90 miles of Hope Mills mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 23 businesses.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 4.5, 5.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
The leading options for Hope Mills are Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.5 stars from 589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moore Appliance Service (4.5 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.9 stars from 479 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southeastern Appliance Repair southeasternappliancerepairs@gmail.com (8.1 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
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
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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hope Mills
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hope Mills and freezer repair in Hope Mills.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Hope Mills Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hope Mills 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hope Mills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hope Mills, NC
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hope Mills
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hope Mills technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.