Kenmore owners in Fairbanks 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, Fairbanks AK
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 232-mile radius of Fairbanks. 3 of them are based in Fairbanks itself, and other nearby bases include Wasilla (2) and Palmer (1). Appliance Service Company is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Fairbanks. No company within 90 miles of Fairbanks mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 6 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fairbanks is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name freezer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 4.2, 7.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (232 mi) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
First up for Fairbanks: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Company (1.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Goldstream Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (227.6 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fairbanks
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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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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 a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Fairbanks
Most ice maker calls in Fairbanks 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fairbanks
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairbanks, AK
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairbanks
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.