A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sugar Land
Within 30 miles of Sugar Land there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 18 of them are based in Sugar Land itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (8), Houston (7), and Missouri City (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Quality Sugar Land Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
First up for Sugar Land: ️ Kenmore Appliance Repair Pros in Stafford, TX (5.5 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.9 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OnTime Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.2 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Sugar Land and freezer repair in Sugar Land.
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Sugar Land
Most ice maker calls in Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sugar Land, TX
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sugar Land technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.