Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Arcata involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Arcata 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 Arcata
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 83-mile radius of Arcata. Other nearby bases include McKinleyville (3), Eureka (1), and Smith River (1). Distances run up to about 83 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 5.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Arcata mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Arcata is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 83 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 5.4, 5.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
At the top of the Arcata list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Coast Appliance (5.4 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (5.9 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (9.5 miles away, based in Eureka).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Arcata Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Arcata and freezer repair in Arcata.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Arcata
Most ice maker calls in Arcata 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Arcata
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Arcata, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Arcata, CA
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Arcata
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Arcata technician bring the right parts.