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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Norwalk work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Norwalk
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Norwalk. 1 of them are based in Norwalk itself, and other nearby bases include Amherst (3), Elyria (3), and Sandusky (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. None of the repair companies near Norwalk name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Pfeiffer's Heating & A/C (Pfeiffer's Appliance), about 2.3 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Norwalk. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 6.6, 8.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
First up for Norwalk: Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH (27.1 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (22.6 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CLE Restaurant Service (23.6 miles away, based in Amherst, 5.0 stars from 103 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Norwalk
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Norwalk and freezer repair in Norwalk.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Norwalk
Most ice maker calls in Norwalk 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 Norwalk Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Norwalk, OH
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Norwalk
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Norwalk
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Bellevue and Willard is handled by the same companies listed for Norwalk. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Norwalk technician bring the right parts.