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. The Endicott list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Endicott
40 repair companies serve Endicott from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Endicott itself, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Elmira (3), and Pittston (3). Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. The closest is Duffy's AIS, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Endicott is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Endicott. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.9, 5.0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
The leading options for Endicott are Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.1 miles away, based in Sidney, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Sayre, 4.2 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (34.6 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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'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 or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Endicott
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Endicott and freezer repair in Endicott.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
What Endicott Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Endicott 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.
Questions to Ask a Endicott Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Endicott, NY
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Endicott technician bring the right parts.