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.
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, Orangevale CA
Within 30 miles of Orangevale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Orangevale, and the rest are spread across Folsom (10), Citrus Heights (10), and Roseville (10). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Orangevale Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. None of the repair companies near Orangevale name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
First up for Orangevale: Best Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair Fair Oaks (2.3 miles away, based in Fair Oaks, 4.6 stars from 1,509 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert repair company (2.7 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); OK Appliance Inc. (2.1 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 175 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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 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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Orangevale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Orangevale 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 Orangevale
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Orangevale, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Orangevale technician bring the right parts.