Kenmore owners in Somerset usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Somerset 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.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Somerset
Within 30 miles of Somerset there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Somerset itself, and the rest are spread across New Brunswick (5), Edison (5), and Plainfield (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Universal Appliance Repair Somerset., about 0.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near Somerset name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Somerset. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
The leading options for Somerset are Star Appliance Service LLC (6.3 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (5.2 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); New Brunswick Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Somerset Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Somerset and freezer repair in Somerset.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 water dispenser still works
Around Somerset
Most ice maker calls in Somerset 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 Somerset
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Somerset, NJ
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Somerset, NJ
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Somerset
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Somerset technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.