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. The Fargo list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Fargo ND
8 repair companies serve Fargo from within 60 miles. 5 of them are based in Fargo itself, and the rest are spread across Moorhead (1), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). Distances run up to about 43 miles. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. The closest is Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fargo is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
At the top of the Fargo list: Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Appliance Pros (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews); The Appliance Guy FM (3.4 miles away, based in Moorhead, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fargo and freezer repair in Fargo.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Fargo
Most ice maker calls in Fargo 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 Fargo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fargo, ND
Do you work for Kenmore?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Related Repair Pages for Fargo
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fargo
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Fargo technician bring the right parts.