Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Columbia involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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.
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 Columbia work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Columbia
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Columbia. 3 list an address in Columbia, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (8), York (5), and Lancaster (4). None of the repair companies near Columbia name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Journey Appliance LLC\, around 0.5 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 2.3 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
Closest matches for Columbia: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (25.8 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Martin Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex DCA (13.0 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Columbia Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Columbia and freezer repair in Columbia.
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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Columbia Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Columbia 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Columbia Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbia, PA
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Also Serving Towns Around Columbia
The technicians listed for Columbia also cover smaller towns nearby, including Mount Joy. 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 Columbia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.