Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Carson City involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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 Carson City work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Carson City
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carson City. 3 list an address in Carson City, and the rest are spread across Reno (13), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Nearest on the list: Sierra Premier Appliance Repair, around 2.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carson City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.3, 4.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
Closest matches for Carson City: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (27.1 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (25.3 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears (22.4 miles away, based in Reno, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Carson City
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Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Carson City, NV
Most ice maker calls in Carson City 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Carson City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Carson City, NV
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Carson City
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Indian Hills, Johnson Lane, Dayton, and Incline Village is handled by the same companies listed for Carson City. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Carson City technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.