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. Below are independent repair companies serving Norton Shores, 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.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Norton Shores
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Norton Shores. The rest are spread across Muskegon (7), Holland (5), and Zeeland (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Big Lake Appliance Service, about 2.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Norton Shores mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Norton Shores. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.7, 3.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
Closest matches for Norton Shores: UDG Services LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 253 reviews); Big Lake Appliance Service (2.1 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews); Big Lake Appliance Service (18.7 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Norton Shores
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Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Norton Shores Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Norton Shores 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Norton Shores
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Norton Shores, MI
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Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Norton Shores technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.