Kenmore owners in Richmond Heights usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Richmond Heights list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Richmond Heights work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Richmond Heights
Within 30 miles of Richmond Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Richmond Heights, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (19), Cleveland Heights (2), and Eastlake (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. None of the repair companies near Richmond Heights name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.8, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
The leading options for Richmond Heights are Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (12.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (6.3 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mentor, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
Kenmore Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond Heights
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Richmond Heights and freezer repair in Richmond Heights.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
- 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 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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Richmond Heights
Most ice maker calls in Richmond Heights 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Richmond Heights
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Richmond Heights, OH
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Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Richmond Heights
Also Serving Towns Around Richmond Heights
The technicians listed for Richmond Heights also cover smaller towns nearby, including Highland Heights. 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 Richmond Heights technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.