Kenmore owners in Hartsville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Hartsville, 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 Hartsville
40 repair companies serve Hartsville from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Hartsville itself, and the rest are spread across Monroe (14), Sumter (5), and Florence (4). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. The closest is G E Appliance Services, about 9.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hartsville is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 19.9, 20.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
The leading options for Hartsville are Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urgent Appliance Repair (54.7 miles away, based in Monroe, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bob's Appliance Sales & Services (36.5 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 41 reviews); Bell's Appliance Parts & Repair Center (33.7 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hartsville and freezer repair in Hartsville.
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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Hartsville
Most ice maker calls in Hartsville 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 Hartsville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hartsville, SC
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hartsville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.