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 McFarland list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near McFarland
40 repair companies serve McFarland from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Bakersfield (38), Delano (1), and Anaheim (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.7 miles from McFarland. No company within 90 miles of McFarland mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.7, 18.8, 19.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
Closest matches for McFarland: Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Delano, 4.4 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Specialist (21.9 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.6 stars from 4,635 reviews); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Gets Fixed on a McFarland Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in McFarland and freezer repair in McFarland.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for McFarland, CA
Most ice maker calls in McFarland 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).
Questions to Ask a McFarland Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: McFarland, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near McFarland
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a McFarland technician bring the right parts.