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.
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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, Anoka MN
Within 30 miles of Anoka there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Anoka itself, and other nearby bases include Minneapolis (7), Blaine (5), and Plymouth (4). No company within 90 miles of Anoka mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Maple Appliance Repair Anoka is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Anoka. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 19 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 0.9, 2.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Anoka: Omega Force Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (8.6 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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'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
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 clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Anoka
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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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Anoka
Most ice maker calls in Anoka 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Questions to Ask a Anoka Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Anoka, MN
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Anoka technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.