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. 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.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Badger
6 repair companies serve Badger from within 232 miles. The rest are spread across Fairbanks (3), Wasilla (2), and Palmer (1). The farthest listed company is about 232 miles out. Appliance Service Company is the nearest, roughly 9.8 miles from Badger. No company within 90 miles of Badger mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Badger is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 232 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.8, 12.2, 15.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
First up for Badger: Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Company (9.8 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Goldstream Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (227.1 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 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-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser. Freezer styles include chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Badger
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Badger and freezer repair in Badger.
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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Badger Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Badger 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.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Before You Book in Badger
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Badger, AK
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Badger
The technicians listed for Badger also cover smaller towns nearby, including Steele Creek. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.