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. Below are independent repair companies serving Berea, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Berea
Within 30 miles of Berea there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Greenville (10), Anderson (3), and Spartanburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. None of the repair companies near Berea name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is The Olde Homestead, Inc., about 2.4 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Berea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.1, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
First up for Berea: Appliance GrandMasters (3.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (2.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (10.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Berea and freezer repair in Berea.
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Berea
Most ice maker calls in Berea 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Berea
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Berea, SC
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Berea
Live outside Berea? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Sans Souci and Travelers Rest. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.