Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Irmo involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Irmo, 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 Irmo work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Irmo
Within 30 miles of Irmo there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Irmo itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Reliable Appliance Repair Columbia is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Irmo. No company within 90 miles of Irmo mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Irmo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.0, 3.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
At the top of the Irmo list: Appliance Professional (8.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (11.5 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (6.5 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (12.1 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Irmo
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Irmo and freezer repair in Irmo.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Irmo Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Irmo 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 Irmo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Irmo, SC
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Also Serving Towns Around Irmo
The technicians listed for Irmo also cover smaller towns nearby, including Lake Murray of Richland. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Irmo technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.