Kenmore owners in Elizabethtown usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Elizabethtown, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Elizabethtown work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Elizabethtown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elizabethtown. 2 list an address in Elizabethtown, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (9), York (5), and Lancaster (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Elizabethtown 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 39 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.2, 5.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
At the top of the Elizabethtown list: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (17.0 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin Harner Appliance Service Company (18.6 miles away, based in Enola, 4.4 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex DCA (11.5 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Elizabethtown and freezer repair in Elizabethtown.
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
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Elizabethtown
Most ice maker calls in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Elizabethtown, PA
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Elizabethtown technicians work on Kenmore?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Elizabethtown technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.