Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Plainview, NY

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. Below are independent repair companies serving Plainview, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.

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.

Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Plainview

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Plainview. 2 list an address in Plainview, and the rest are spread across Huntington (5), Hicksville (4), and Melville (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. None of the repair companies near Plainview name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: RD Appliance Service, Corp., around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plainview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.

At the top of the Plainview list: RD Appliance Service, Corp. (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (3.5 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (4.0 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs

Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.

Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On

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

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

Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
• Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
• Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid

What Gets Fixed on a Plainview Ice Maker Call

More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Plainview and freezer repair in Plainview.

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?

Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair

A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:

• Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• 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?
• Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
• Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?

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.

Getting Ready for the Repair

• The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
• Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section

Around Plainview

Most ice maker calls in Plainview 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.

Questions to Ask a Plainview Repair Technician

• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
• Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
• What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Plainview, NY

Other Refrigeration Repair in Plainview

Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Plainview

Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Plainview technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.