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.
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Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Culver City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Culver City. 5 list an address in Culver City, and other nearby bases include Los Angeles (11), Beverly Hills (11), and Santa Monica (5). None of the repair companies near Culver City name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Ready Appliance Repair Culver is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Culver City. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.2, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
The leading options for Culver City are WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (4.3 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Monica Appliance Repair Services (4.4 miles away, based in Santa Monica, 4.7 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NL Westside Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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 upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Culver City and freezer repair in Culver City.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Culver City
Most ice maker calls in Culver City 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Culver City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Culver City, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Culver City
Live outside Culver City? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Ladera Heights and Marina del Rey. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.