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. The New Bern list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 New Bern work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near New Bern
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of New Bern. 3 list an address in New Bern, and other nearby bases include Jacksonville (5), Washington (4), and Goldsboro (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Cavalry Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from New Bern. None of the repair companies near New Bern name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether New Bern is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.7, 3.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the New Bern list: Cavalry Appliance Service (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Morehead City, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aaron’s Appliance Repair (JACKSONVILLE) (26.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.0 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in New Bern and freezer repair in New Bern.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for New Bern
Most ice maker calls in New Bern 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 New Bern
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Bern, NC
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in New Bern
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From New Bern
Live outside New Bern? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve James City. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.