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.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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 New Brunswick work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near New Brunswick
40 repair companies serve New Brunswick from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in New Brunswick itself, and the rest are spread across Somerset (5), Edison (5), and Highland Park (3). Nearest on the list: PrimeFix Co., around 0.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of New Brunswick mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Brunswick. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
Closest matches for New Brunswick: Star Appliance Service LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Brunswick Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
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 maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in New Brunswick and freezer repair in New Brunswick.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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
- 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
What New Brunswick Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Brunswick, NJ
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near New Brunswick
The technicians listed for New Brunswick also cover smaller towns nearby, including East Franklin and Milltown. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.