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 Myrtle Beach, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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 Myrtle Beach work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Myrtle Beach
Within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 17 list an address in Myrtle Beach, and the rest are spread across North Myrtle Beach (5), Conway (4), and Little River (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: PRO APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE REPAIR, around 0.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Myrtle Beach name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Myrtle Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
First up for Myrtle Beach: SC Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Defiance (13.7 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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 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
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Myrtle Beach Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Myrtle Beach and freezer repair in Myrtle Beach.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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?
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Myrtle Beach
Most ice maker calls in Myrtle Beach 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.
Questions to Ask a Myrtle Beach Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Myrtle Beach, SC
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you work for Kenmore?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Myrtle Beach technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.