Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Oak Grove involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Oak Grove list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Oak Grove work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Oak Grove SC
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Grove. Other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. None of the repair companies near Oak Grove name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Appliance Professional, around 1.0 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.7, 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
Closest matches for Oak Grove: Appliance Professional (1.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (2.7 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (5.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (4.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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'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 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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Oak Grove and freezer repair in Oak Grove.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Oak Grove
Most ice maker calls in Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oak Grove, SC
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Oak Grove
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oak Grove
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Oak Grove technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.