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. 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.
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 Rio Rancho work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Rio Rancho
16 repair companies serve Rio Rancho from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Rio Rancho itself, and the rest are spread across Albuquerque (14) and Bernalillo (1). None of the repair companies near Rio Rancho 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: Evening Appliance Repair Service, around 4.2 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 5.2, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
The leading options for Rio Rancho are Mr. Ed's Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (13.0 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Albuquerque Home Pros (13.8 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.3 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rio Rancho, NM
Most ice maker calls in Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Rio Rancho, NM
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rio Rancho
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Rio Rancho technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.