Kenmore owners in Kilgore 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.
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With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Kilgore TX
Within 30 miles of Kilgore there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tyler (6), Longview (5), and Arp (1). Nearest on the list: Major Appliance Service, around 8.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Kilgore name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 15 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kilgore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.4, 8.6, 8.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
The leading options for Kilgore are Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.6 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Rate Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Hawkins, 4.9 stars from 409 reviews); Victory Appliance Service (25.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 5.0 stars from 43 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kilgore
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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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kilgore, TX
Most ice maker calls in Kilgore 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kilgore
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Kilgore, TX
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Kilgore technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.