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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Placentia work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Placentia
40 repair companies serve Placentia from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Placentia, and other nearby bases include Anaheim (12), Fullerton (8), and Yorba Linda (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: OC Appliance Repair Group, around 0.6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Placentia names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Placentia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
Closest matches for Placentia: Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (90.0 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Appliance Subzero & Wolf Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Orange, 4.8 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pride Appliance Repair - Placentia (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MG Service (4.0 miles away, based in Anaheim, 5.0 stars from 104 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. Freezer styles include chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Placentia
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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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
What Placentia Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Placentia 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 Placentia Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Placentia, CA
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Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Placentia technician bring the right parts.