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. Below are independent repair companies serving Camp Pendleton South, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Camp Pendleton South work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Camp Pendleton South
40 repair companies serve Camp Pendleton South from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Oceanside (22), Vista (9), and Carlsbad (8). No company within 30 miles of Camp Pendleton South names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Viking Appliance Repair Service Oceanside, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.8, 1.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
First up for Camp Pendleton South: Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (37.6 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oceanside Appliance Service Center (6.2 miles away, based in Oceanside, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angelic Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Vista, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews); Axis Appliance Repair Inc (2.8 miles away, based in Oceanside, 4.3 stars from 1,649 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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 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 clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Camp Pendleton South Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Camp Pendleton South and freezer repair in Camp Pendleton South.
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:
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Camp Pendleton South Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Camp Pendleton South 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).
Before You Book in Camp Pendleton South
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Camp Pendleton South, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.