Kenmore owners in Binghamton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Binghamton list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Binghamton work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Binghamton
Within 60 miles of Binghamton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Binghamton, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Elmira (3), and Pittston (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. The closest is UltraFix Home Appliances, about 0.3 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Binghamton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Binghamton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 42 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.3, 3.7 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
First up for Binghamton: Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Sidney, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.8 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (37.0 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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'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 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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Gets Fixed on a Binghamton Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Binghamton and freezer repair in Binghamton.
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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Binghamton, NY
Most ice maker calls in Binghamton 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Binghamton
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Binghamton, NY
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Binghamton
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Binghamton
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.