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. The Jamestown list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Jamestown
Our data shows 35 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Jamestown. 1 of them are based in Jamestown itself, and other nearby bases include Erie (8), Buffalo (4), and Warren (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Nearest on the list: Brady's Appliance Service, around 5.0 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Jamestown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 5.5, 6.3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 35 |
The leading options for Jamestown are Mr. Appliance of Jamestown-Warren (5.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Duggan's Service & Appliance (42.0 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 1,373 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Bradford, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.8 miles away, based in Erie, 4.6 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Jamestown, NY
Most ice maker calls in Jamestown 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 Jamestown Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Jamestown, NY
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Jamestown
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Jamestown
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Jamestown technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.