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. The Jacksonville list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Jacksonville work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Jacksonville NC
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Jacksonville. 5 of them are based in Jacksonville itself, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (11), New Bern (3), and Goldsboro (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Jacksonville mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.7 miles away. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jacksonville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jacksonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.6, 3.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
At the top of the Jacksonville list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (30.8 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Aaron’s Appliance Repair (JACKSONVILLE) (4.6 miles away, 4.0 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.3 miles away, based in Morehead City, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Jacksonville and freezer repair in Jacksonville.
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
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Jacksonville
Most ice maker calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Jacksonville, NC
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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The technicians listed for Jacksonville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Half Moon. 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 Jacksonville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.