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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
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, Alamogordo NM
5 repair companies serve Alamogordo from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Alamogordo, and other nearby bases include Las Cruces (3) and Ruidoso Downs (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. No company within 90 miles of Alamogordo mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Chuck's Appliance Repair, about 1.8 miles away. The 4 rated companies in range average 3.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alamogordo is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamogordo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 36.3, 52.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
The leading options for Alamogordo are Chuck's Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 3.2 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.3 miles away, based in Ruidoso Downs, lists Saturday hours); Sun City Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Las Cruces, 4.9 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ApplianceDude LLC (52.0 miles away, based in Las Cruces, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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 French door refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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 or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Alamogordo Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Alamogordo and freezer repair in Alamogordo.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Alamogordo
Most ice maker calls in Alamogordo 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.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Alamogordo
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alamogordo, NM
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Alamogordo technicians work on Kenmore?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Alamogordo
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Alamogordo
The technicians listed for Alamogordo also cover smaller towns nearby, including Ruidoso. 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.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Alamogordo technician bring the right parts.