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. Below are independent repair companies serving Vermillion, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Vermillion
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Vermillion. Other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (10), Sioux City (4), and Yankton (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. No company within 90 miles of Vermillion 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: H&H Appliance Repair, around 25.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 20 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Vermillion is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 25.1, 25.5, 31.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
Closest matches for Vermillion: Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Yankton, 4.3 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midtek Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (51.1 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Vermillion
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Vermillion and freezer repair in Vermillion.
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Vermillion, SD
Most ice maker calls in Vermillion 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Vermillion
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Vermillion, SD
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Vermillion, SD
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Vermillion
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Vermillion technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.