Kenmore owners in Wilmington usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wilmington
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wilmington. The rest are spread across Dayton (12), Beavercreek (3), and Xenia (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Toller's Appliance Repair, about 13.4 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Wilmington 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 4.1 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilmington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.4, 18.0, 18.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
At the top of the Wilmington list: Eldridge Refrigeration & Appliance Service (24.0 miles away, based in Dayton, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Washington Court House, 4.6 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Beavercreek, 3.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Wilmington
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Wilmington and freezer repair in Wilmington.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Wilmington, OH
Most ice maker calls in Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wilmington, OH
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Wilmington
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Wilmington
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Hillsboro is handled by the same companies listed for Wilmington. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Wilmington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.