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. Below are independent repair companies serving Stow, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Stow
40 repair companies serve Stow from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Cleveland (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). Nearest on the list: ProTec Repair, around 3.8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Stow name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stow. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 4.3, 6.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
The leading options for Stow are Mr. Appliance of Akron (6.8 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (8.0 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Tallmadge, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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 side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Stow and freezer repair in Stow.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Stow
Most ice maker calls in Stow 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 Stow Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Stow, OH
Which Stow technicians work on Kenmore?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Stow technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.