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 New Milford 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 New Milford work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, New Milford NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Milford. The rest are spread across Paramus (6), Hackensack (6), and Bergenfield (3). No company within 90 miles of New Milford mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. River Edge Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from New Milford. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for New Milford: Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (3.2 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); All Bergen Appliance Service (2.8 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (3.1 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 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.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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 clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in New Milford
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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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for New Milford, NJ
Most ice maker calls in New Milford 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.
Before You Book in New Milford
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Milford, NJ
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Live outside New Milford? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Oradell. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.