Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Murphy involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Murphy, 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.
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 Murphy work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Murphy TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Murphy. Other nearby bases include Plano (12), Garland (12), and Richardson (5). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Murphy mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Fix Experts is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Murphy. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 26 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.9, 3.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 26 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
At the top of the Murphy list: Sensor Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Plano, 5.0 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Longhorn Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Plano, 4.5 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (2.4 miles away, based in Plano, 4.8 stars from 54 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 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- 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 Murphy and freezer repair in Murphy.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Murphy
Most ice maker calls in Murphy 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 Murphy
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Murphy, TX
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Murphy
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Murphy
Live outside Murphy? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Parker. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Murphy technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.