Kenmore owners in Waconia usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Waconia list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
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 Waconia work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Waconia
40 repair companies serve Waconia from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Waconia, and other nearby bases include Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Plymouth (4). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Universal Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Waconia mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 4.8, 6.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Waconia are Appliance Repair Pro (23.3 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); St Boni Appliance-Refrigeration Services (4.8 miles away, based in St Bonifacius, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); AMA Appliance Service (18.8 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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'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
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 clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Waconia
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Waconia and freezer repair in Waconia.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Waconia
Most ice maker calls in Waconia 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Waconia
- 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: Waconia, MN
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Live outside Waconia? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Belle Plaine. 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 Waconia technician bring the right parts.