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 Fontana, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Fontana
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fontana. 5 list an address in Fontana, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (11), Rancho Cucamonga (9), and Riverside (7). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is ExpertFix Solutions, about 0.8 miles away. None of the repair companies near Fontana name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fontana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
First up for Fontana: Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (8.0 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & A Appliance Service (7.6 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.5 stars from 42 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Ontario, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- 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
Local Notes for Fontana
Most ice maker calls in Fontana 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 Fontana
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fontana, CA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Which Fontana technicians work on Kenmore?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Related Repair Pages for Fontana
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fontana
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fontana technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.