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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oneida
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oneida. 1 list an address in Oneida, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Utica (4), and Liverpool (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Oneida Appliance Services, about 1.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Oneida name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 13.7, 16.2 |
First up for Oneida: Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Liverpool, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Clay, 4.4 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Mattydale, 4.4 stars from 80 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 upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Oneida and freezer repair in Oneida.
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Oneida
Most ice maker calls in Oneida 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 Oneida
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oneida, NY
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Oneida
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oneida
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Oneida technician bring the right parts.