Kenmore owners in Papillion usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Papillion, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Papillion NE
25 repair companies serve Papillion from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Papillion, and the rest are spread across Omaha (12), Council Bluffs (4), and Bellevue (3). None of the repair companies near Papillion name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Service Guard is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Papillion. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Papillion. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.3, 4.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for Papillion are ASAP Home Pros (4.6 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (11.9 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.7 stars from 1,658 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (4.3 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.8 stars from 5,472 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
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
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 tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Papillion
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Papillion and freezer repair in Papillion.
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Papillion, NE
Most ice maker calls in Papillion 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.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Papillion
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Papillion, NE
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Papillion
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Papillion technician bring the right parts.