Kenmore owners in Matthews usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Matthews 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.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Matthews
Within 30 miles of Matthews there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 of them are based in Matthews itself, and the rest are spread across Charlotte (15), Indian Trail (6), and Monroe (4). None of the repair companies near Matthews name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Wolf Elite Home Solutions, around 0.5 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 36 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 24 |
Closest matches for Matthews: Almaks Appliance Repair in Charlotte (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews); Urgent Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Monroe, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AlphaGood Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Charlotte, 5.0 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Indian Trail, 5.0 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Matthews
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Matthews and freezer repair in Matthews.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Matthews
Most ice maker calls in Matthews 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 Matthews
- 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: Matthews, NC
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Matthews
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.