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. The Worthington 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.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Worthington
Within 30 miles of Worthington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Worthington, and the rest are spread across Columbus (29), Westerville (3), and Upper Arlington (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Advanced Mechanical Plus, about 1.5 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Worthington mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Worthington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.3, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
At the top of the Worthington list: Dor-Mar Columbus Heating And Air (9.3 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.8 stars from 592 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc. (8.1 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 963 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Dublin, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MyLink Tech Services, LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Worthington and freezer repair in Worthington.
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Worthington
Most ice maker calls in Worthington 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 Worthington
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Worthington, OH
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Worthington
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Worthington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.