If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Birmingham list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Birmingham MI
40 repair companies serve Birmingham from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Detroit (6), Madison Heights (4), and Warren (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Guardian Appliance Repair Team, around 3.0 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Birmingham mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Birmingham list: Conner's Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ground Up Appliance Repairs and Installations (5.2 miles away, based in Royal Oak, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 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 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
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Birmingham Freezer Call
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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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- 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
Local Notes for Birmingham
Most ice maker calls in Birmingham 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.
Before You Book in Birmingham
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Birmingham, MI
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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.