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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Madison Heights
40 repair companies serve Madison Heights from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Madison Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Detroit (7), Warren (5), and Royal Oak (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. None of the repair companies near Madison Heights name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Cathy's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Madison Heights. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 0.9, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
First up for Madison Heights: Conner's Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Detroit Appliance (7.9 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (7.9 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews); Ground Up Appliance Repairs and Installations (2.3 miles away, based in Royal Oak, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Madison Heights
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Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Madison Heights
Most ice maker calls in Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Madison Heights, MI
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Which Madison Heights technicians work on Kenmore?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Madison Heights
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Madison Heights technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.