Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in North Branch involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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 North Branch
Within 30 miles of North Branch there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in North Branch, and the rest are spread across Blaine (5), Forest Lake (3), and Ham Lake (3). The closest is Minnesota Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of North Branch 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 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 9.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the North Branch list: Minnesota Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Forest Lake, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (21.6 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Levi the Appliance Guy (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 105 reviews).
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. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Kenmore Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a North Branch Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Branch and freezer repair in North Branch.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Branch, MN
Most ice maker calls in North Branch 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.
Before You Book in North Branch
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Branch, MN
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near North Branch
The technicians listed for North Branch also cover smaller towns nearby, including Lindstrom. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a North Branch technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.