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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Charleston
32 repair companies serve Charleston from within 30 miles. 11 list an address in Charleston, and the rest are spread across Summerville (6), North Charleston (5), and Mt Pleasant (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. None of the repair companies near Charleston name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Appliance Repair Charleston Experts, about 1.7 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Charleston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.1, 2.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
Closest matches for Charleston: Mr. Appliance of Charleston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); 911 Service Today (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (5.2 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fried Appliance Repair, LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.8 stars from 88 reviews).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Charleston and freezer repair in Charleston.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Charleston
Most ice maker calls in Charleston 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 Charleston
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Charleston, SC
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Charleston
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.