Kenmore owners in Athens usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Athens, 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.
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 Athens work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Athens
Within 60 miles of Athens there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Athens itself, and the rest are spread across Tyler (7), Jacksonville (3), and Forney (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. None of the repair companies near Athens 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: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses. Athens is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Athens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 37 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 19.1, 21.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
First up for Athens: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (29.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Industrial Mechanical LLC (21.7 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.5 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Athens and freezer repair in Athens.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Athens, TX
Most ice maker calls in Athens 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Athens
- 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: Athens, TX
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Athens
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Athens technician bring the right parts.