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.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, White Bear Lake MN
40 repair companies serve White Bear Lake from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in White Bear Lake, and the rest are spread across St Paul (9), Minneapolis (5), and Blaine (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Top Appliance Repair | White Bear Lake is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from White Bear Lake. No company within 90 miles of White Bear Lake mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
First up for White Bear Lake: Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (3.5 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells chest freezer, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in White Bear Lake and freezer repair in White Bear Lake.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around White Bear Lake
Most ice maker calls in White Bear Lake 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in White Bear Lake
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: White Bear Lake, MN
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for Kenmore?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Also Serving Towns Around White Bear Lake
Live outside White Bear Lake? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Mahtomedi. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a White Bear Lake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.