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 Middlesex 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.
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 Middlesex work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Middlesex NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Middlesex. The rest are spread across Edison (6), Somerset (5), and New Brunswick (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The closest is Quality Appliance Service, about 1.7 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Middlesex mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.1, 2.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
First up for Middlesex: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (5.0 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Watchung, 4.5 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair North Plainfield (4.9 miles away, based in North Plainfield, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Middlesex
Most ice maker calls in Middlesex 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Middlesex
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Middlesex, NJ
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Do you work for Kenmore?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Middlesex
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Middlesex
Live outside Middlesex? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Dunellen. 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 Middlesex technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.