Kenmore owners in Big Rapids usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Big Rapids
40 repair companies serve Big Rapids from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Muskegon (7), Grand Rapids (7), and Hesperia (2). Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Lj's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.9 miles from Big Rapids. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Big Rapids is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Big Rapids. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.9, 25.5, 26.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 50 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
The leading options for Big Rapids are Sears Appliance Repair (36.7 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UDG Services LLC (51.7 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 253 reviews); Big Lake Appliance Service (44.4 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (54.5 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way.
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Big Rapids and freezer repair in Big Rapids.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
- 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 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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Big Rapids
Most ice maker calls in Big Rapids 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Big Rapids Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Big Rapids, MI
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Big Rapids technician bring the right parts.