Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Sioux Falls involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Sioux Falls, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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 Sioux Falls
17 repair companies serve Sioux Falls from within 60 miles. 10 list an address in Sioux Falls, and the rest are spread across Yankton (2), Rock Valley (1), and George (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Sioux Falls mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Adam Simmons Appliance Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Sioux Falls. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 17 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sioux Falls is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.4 |
Closest matches for Sioux Falls: Midtek Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (2.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Doc. LLC (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 317 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Sioux Falls and freezer repair in Sioux Falls.
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
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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Sioux Falls
Most ice maker calls in Sioux Falls 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Sioux Falls
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Sioux Falls, SD
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sioux Falls
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Sioux Falls
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Harrisburg and Tea is handled by the same companies listed for Sioux Falls. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sioux Falls technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.