Kenmore owners in Big Spring usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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 Big Spring work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Big Spring
Within 60 miles of Big Spring there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Big Spring itself, and the rest are spread across Midland (7) and Odessa (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. None of the repair companies near Big Spring name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Big Spring is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Big Spring. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 38.3, 39.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
Closest matches for Big Spring: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.7 miles away, based in Midland, 3.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Tech (38.3 miles away, based in Midland, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews); M&M Appliances (40.9 miles away, based in Midland, 4.2 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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 explains that in a cold room the thermostat in a standard refrigerator can sense the cabinet as cold enough, so the compressor stays off and food in the freezer can thaw. 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Big Spring and freezer repair in Big Spring.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Big Spring
Most ice maker calls in Big Spring 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 Big Spring
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Big Spring, TX
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Big Spring
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Big Spring technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.