Kenmore owners in Forest Hills 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.
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, Forest Hills MI
33 repair companies serve Forest Hills from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Grand Rapids (8), Grandville (3), and Wyoming (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair, around 5.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Forest Hills name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 5.9, 6.4 |
At the top of the Forest Hills list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Lake Appliance Service (23.1 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews); Toro's Refrigeration Heating & Cooling (9.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Ionia, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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 bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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'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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Forest Hills Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Forest Hills and freezer repair in Forest Hills.
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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forest Hills, MI
Most ice maker calls in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, MI
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
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Also Serving Towns Around Forest Hills
Live outside Forest Hills? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Lowell. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Forest Hills technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.