Kenmore owners in Metuchen usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Metuchen list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Metuchen
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Metuchen. 1 of them are based in Metuchen itself, and other nearby bases include Perth Amboy (7), Edison (6), and Plainfield (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Home Appliance Repair Metuchen, around 0.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Metuchen 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 31 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 22 |
Closest matches for Metuchen: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (1.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (5.6 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Piscataway (5.7 miles away, based in Piscataway, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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.
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
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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Metuchen and freezer repair in Metuchen.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Metuchen Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Metuchen 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Metuchen Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Metuchen, NJ
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Metuchen technician bring the right parts.