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 Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oshkosh
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oshkosh. 4 list an address in Oshkosh, and the rest are spread across Appleton (7), Fond du Lac (4), and Neenah (1). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Advance Affordable Services is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Oshkosh. No company within 90 miles of Oshkosh mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oshkosh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
Closest matches for Oshkosh: Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Appleton, 4.2 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fond Du Lac (18.4 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.0 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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'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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Oshkosh Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Oshkosh and freezer repair in Oshkosh.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oshkosh, WI
Most ice maker calls in Oshkosh 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Oshkosh Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oshkosh, WI
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Which Oshkosh technicians work on Kenmore?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Oshkosh, WI
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oshkosh
Nearby Towns Served From Oshkosh
Live outside Oshkosh? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Berlin. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Oshkosh technician bring the right parts.