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 New Cassel 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.
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, New Cassel NY
40 repair companies serve New Cassel from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Hempstead (6), Garden City (5), and Hicksville (4). The closest is Solid Appliance Repair Crew, about 1.4 miles away. No company within 90 miles of New Cassel mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Cassel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 1.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for New Cassel are RD Appliance Service, Corp. (5.8 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Hicksville, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Westbury (2.3 miles away, based in Westbury, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in New Cassel and freezer repair in New Cassel.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for New Cassel, NY
Most ice maker calls in New Cassel 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in New Cassel
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Cassel, NY
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
How do I reset my ice maker?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a New Cassel technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.