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.
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 Chattanooga work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Chattanooga
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chattanooga. 9 list an address in Chattanooga, and other nearby bases include Dalton (6), Cleveland (4), and East Ridge (1). None of the repair companies near Chattanooga 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: Signature Appliance Repair, around 2.8 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chattanooga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
The leading options for Chattanooga are Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (2.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (4.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (11.2 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Fort Oglethorpe, 4.4 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Chattanooga Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Chattanooga and freezer repair in Chattanooga.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chattanooga, TN
Most ice maker calls in Chattanooga 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Chattanooga
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chattanooga, TN
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Which Chattanooga technicians work on Kenmore?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Chattanooga technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.