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 Ronkonkoma, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Ronkonkoma
40 repair companies serve Ronkonkoma from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Ronkonkoma, and other nearby bases include Bohemia (5), Holbrook (4), and Hauppauge (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is High-End Appliance, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.6 |
Closest matches for Ronkonkoma: Eddies Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (5.4 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (3.1 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Island Wide Appliance (6.0 miles away, based in Patchogue, 4.5 stars from 322 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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 side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Ronkonkoma
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Ronkonkoma and freezer repair in Ronkonkoma.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ronkonkoma, NY
Most ice maker calls in Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ronkonkoma, NY
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
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The technicians listed for Ronkonkoma also cover smaller towns nearby, including Bohemia. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ronkonkoma technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.