Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Great Falls involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Great Falls, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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, Great Falls MT
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 71-mile radius of Great Falls. 3 list an address in Great Falls, and other nearby bases include Helena (4). The farthest listed company is about 71 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Great Falls. None of the repair companies near Great Falls name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Great Falls is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (71 mi) | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.3 |
First up for Great Falls: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 432 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (70.3 miles away, based in Helena, 2.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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 chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Great Falls
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Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Great Falls, MT
Most ice maker calls in Great Falls 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.
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Hiring a Repair Company in Great Falls
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Great Falls, MT
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Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Lewistown is handled by the same companies listed for Great Falls. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.