Kenmore owners in Mentor usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Mentor, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Mentor
40 repair companies serve Mentor from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Mentor, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (14), Painesville (2), and Eastlake (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Nearest on the list: G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR, around 2.3 miles out. None of the repair companies near Mentor name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mentor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.9, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
Closest matches for Mentor: Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Richmond Heights, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (6.9 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Mentor and freezer repair in Mentor.
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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Mentor, OH
Most ice maker calls in Mentor 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Repair Company in Mentor
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mentor, OH
Do you work for Kenmore?
Which Mentor technicians work on Kenmore?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Also Serving Towns Around Mentor
The technicians listed for Mentor also cover smaller towns nearby, including Mentor-on-the-Lake and Chardon. 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.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Mentor technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.