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. The Grass Valley list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Grass Valley work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Grass Valley CA
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Grass Valley. 2 of them are based in Grass Valley itself, and other nearby bases include Auburn (10), Lincoln (4), and Marysville (2). The closest is Forrest Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Grass Valley mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Grass Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.8, 13.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
At the top of the Grass Valley list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Forrest Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 151 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1-Appliance.com (19.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 3.3 stars from 6 reviews).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells French door refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Grass Valley
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Grass Valley and freezer repair in Grass Valley.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Grass Valley
Most ice maker calls in Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Grass Valley, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Related Repair Pages for Grass Valley
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Grass Valley
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Alta Sierra and Lake Wildwood is handled by the same companies listed for Grass Valley. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Grass Valley technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.