A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
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 North Myrtle Beach
Within 30 miles of North Myrtle Beach there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in North Myrtle Beach itself, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (17), Conway (4), and Little River (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Dew's is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from North Myrtle Beach. No company within 90 miles of North Myrtle Beach mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Myrtle Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
Closest matches for North Myrtle Beach: Appliance Defiance (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Myrtle Beach and freezer repair in North Myrtle Beach.
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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for North Myrtle Beach
Most ice maker calls in North 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.
Before You Book in North Myrtle Beach
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Myrtle Beach, SC
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From North Myrtle Beach
Live outside North Myrtle Beach? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Little River. 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.