A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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 Burbank work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Burbank
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Burbank. 16 list an address in Burbank, and the rest are spread across Glendale (14), North Hollywood (3), and Valley Village (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of Burbank mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Burbank Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Burbank. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
The leading options for Burbank are North Hollywood Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in North Hollywood, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burbank Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (3.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A11 Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, and French door 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'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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Burbank and freezer repair in Burbank.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Burbank Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Burbank 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).
Questions to Ask a Burbank Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Burbank, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Burbank technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.