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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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, Lathrop CA
Within 30 miles of Lathrop there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Lathrop, and other nearby bases include Stockton (12), Tracy (11), and Modesto (9). Distances run up to about 21 miles. None of the repair companies near Lathrop name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Ronnie on the Spot, LLC, around 2.5 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lathrop. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.9, 4.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
First up for Lathrop: Sears Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perfix Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Tracy, 4.5 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Lathrop Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lathrop and freezer repair in Lathrop.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Lathrop
Most ice maker calls in Lathrop 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 Lathrop
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lathrop, CA
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lathrop technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.