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 Ephrata list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Ephrata PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ephrata. 1 of them are based in Ephrata itself, and other nearby bases include Reading (7), Lancaster (4), and Columbia (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Mentzer Repairs, about 0.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Ephrata mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 6.8, 7.0 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
The leading options for Ephrata are Martin Appliance (18.9 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Reading, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Shillington, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells French door refrigerator, chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Ephrata and freezer repair in Ephrata.
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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Ephrata
Most ice maker calls in Ephrata 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 Ephrata Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Ephrata, PA
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Nearby Towns Served From Ephrata
Live outside Ephrata? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Leola, Lititz, and New Holland. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Ephrata technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.