Kenmore owners in Ennis usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Ennis, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Ennis
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ennis. 1 list an address in Ennis, and the rest are spread across Dallas (8), Midlothian (3), and Cedar Hill (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Billingsley Appliance Service, around 0.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Ennis mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ennis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 6.2, 13.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
First up for Ennis: Sears Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Waxahachie, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EVANS HOME SERVICES, LLC - Affordable Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Glenn Heights, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews); Reed's Appliance Repairs (19.8 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (19.6 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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 side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-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 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 tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Ennis and freezer repair in Ennis.
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
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ennis, TX
Most ice maker calls in Ennis 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 Ennis
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ennis, TX
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ennis technician bring the right parts.