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 Kingston 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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Kingston NY
13 repair companies serve Kingston from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Kingston, and the rest are spread across Beacon (2), Esopus (1), and New Paltz (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. None of the repair companies near Kingston name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Earl B. Feiden Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Kingston. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 9 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.7, 7.7 |
The leading options for Kingston are Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Poughkeepsie, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Hudson, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, 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 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
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kingston
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Kingston and freezer repair in Kingston.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Kingston Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Kingston 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 Kingston Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kingston, NY
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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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.