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.
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 North Valley work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, North Valley NM
19 repair companies serve North Valley from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Albuquerque (14), Edgewood (2), and Rio Rancho (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Alliance Appliance Inc., around 1.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near North Valley name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.6, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
At the top of the North Valley list: Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Ed's Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews); Albuquerque Home Pros (4.9 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.3 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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 clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Valley and freezer repair in North Valley.
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?
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for North Valley
Most ice maker calls in North Valley 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 North Valley
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Valley, NM
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Also Serving Towns Around North Valley
The technicians listed for North Valley also cover smaller towns nearby, including Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Corrales. 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.
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.