A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
If you bought your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near New Albany work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, New Albany OH
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of New Albany. Other nearby bases include Columbus (25), Westerville (3), and Pataskala (3). Nearest on the list: Aero Appliance Service, around 5.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near New Albany name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.6, 7.2, 7.4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
Closest matches for New Albany: Dor-Mar Columbus Heating And Air (13.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.8 stars from 592 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.4 stars from 496 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MyLink Tech Services, LLC (8.5 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (14.4 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in New Albany
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in New Albany and freezer repair in New Albany.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for New Albany
Most ice maker calls in New Albany 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a New Albany Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Albany, OH
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Do you work for Kenmore?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Other Refrigeration Repair in New Albany
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near New Albany
Also Serving Towns Around New Albany
The technicians listed for New Albany also cover smaller towns nearby, including Johnstown. 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 New Albany technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.