Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Hollister involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Hollister 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.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Hollister CA
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hollister. 2 list an address in Hollister, and other nearby bases include Salinas (8), Watsonville (4), and Gilroy (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hollister mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Jose's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Hollister. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.1, 15.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
First up for Hollister: Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Gilroy, 4.7 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.7 stars from 338 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Art Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Gilroy, 5.0 stars from 4 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), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hollister and freezer repair in Hollister.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hollister, CA
Most ice maker calls in Hollister 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 Hollister
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hollister, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hollister technician bring the right parts.