Kenmore owners in Totowa usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Totowa, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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 Totowa
40 repair companies serve Totowa from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clifton (14), Paterson (6), and Wayne (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. None of the repair companies near Totowa name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Quickturn Appliance Repair Systems, about 0.8 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Totowa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
At the top of the Totowa list: Dan Marc Appliance (4.5 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (3.7 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handler Appliance Inc (1.4 miles away, based in Wayne, 4.9 stars from 1,469 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Totowa
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Totowa and freezer repair in Totowa.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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?
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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Totowa
Most ice maker calls in Totowa 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Totowa
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Totowa, NJ
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Totowa technician bring the right parts.