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 Parma work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Parma
40 repair companies serve Parma from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Parma, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (20), Middleburg Heights (2), and North Royalton (2). The closest is Ifix Appliances, OH, about 1.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Parma 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 4.5 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.3, 2.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
Closest matches for Parma: Margus Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (8.2 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (4.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Seven Hills, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Parma and freezer repair in Parma.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Parma, OH
Most ice maker calls in Parma 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Parma
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Parma, OH
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Parma, OH
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Parma
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Parma technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.