Kenmore owners in Stony Brook usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Stony Brook, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Stony Brook NY
Within 30 miles of Stony Brook there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Stony Brook itself, and other nearby bases include Hauppauge (5), Holtsville (3), and Bohemia (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Evercrest Appliance & Repairs Help, about 1.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Stony Brook mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stony Brook. 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) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.6, 2.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Stony Brook are Eddies Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (8.6 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All in Repairs (4.3 miles away, based in Port Jefferson Station, 4.9 stars from 63 reviews); Bestway Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Central Islip, 5.0 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Stony Brook
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Stony Brook and freezer repair in Stony Brook.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
What Stony Brook Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Stony Brook, NY
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Stony Brook
Also Serving Towns Around Stony Brook
The technicians listed for Stony Brook also cover smaller towns nearby, including Stony Brook University. 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 Stony Brook technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.