Kenmore owners in Summerville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Summerville list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Summerville
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Summerville. 6 list an address in Summerville, and the rest are spread across Charleston (11), North Charleston (5), and Ladson (3). No company within 90 miles of Summerville mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: OnSite Appliance, around 0.6 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Summerville. 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 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 3.0, 3.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
At the top of the Summerville list: OnSite Appliance (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (13.0 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caspi Home Service (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (16.7 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 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), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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 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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Summerville and freezer repair in Summerville.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Summerville
Most ice maker calls in Summerville 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 Summerville Repair Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Summerville, SC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Summerville
The technicians listed for Summerville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Walterboro. 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 Summerville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.