Kenmore owners in Monroe usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Monroe 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.
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 Monroe work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Monroe MI
40 repair companies serve Monroe from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Monroe, and the rest are spread across Toledo (8), Taylor (3), and Romulus (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. None of the repair companies near Monroe name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Monroe. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Monroe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 3.1, 4.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
Closest matches for Monroe: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (23.8 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality-Tech Appliance & Refrigeration LLC (4.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (22.8 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Monroe Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Monroe and freezer repair in Monroe.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
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?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Monroe, MI
Most ice maker calls in Monroe 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 Monroe Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Monroe, MI
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Nearby Towns Served From Monroe
Live outside Monroe? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve South Monroe. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Monroe technician bring the right parts.