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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Sumter SC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sumter. 5 list an address in Sumter, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Florence (4), and Lexington (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Sumter. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sumter is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sumter. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 45 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.0, 3.8 |
Closest matches for Sumter: Bob's Appliance Sales & Services (4.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 41 reviews); Bell's Appliance Parts & Repair Center (2.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (44.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
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 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sumter
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sumter and freezer repair in Sumter.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Sumter Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Sumter 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Sumter
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sumter, SC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Sumter technician bring the right parts.