Kenmore owners in Rancho Mirage usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Rancho Mirage 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.
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 Rancho Mirage work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Rancho Mirage CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rancho Mirage. 1 of them are based in Rancho Mirage itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (11), and Cathedral City (5). The closest is Prime Sub-Zero Specialists, about 1.3 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Kenmore by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.4, 2.7 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
At the top of the Rancho Mirage list: Kenmore Repair Service in San Diego (83.9 miles away, based in San Diego, 5.0 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.4 stars from 523 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Rancho Mirage and freezer repair in Rancho Mirage.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Rancho Mirage
Most ice maker calls in Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rancho Mirage, CA
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rancho Mirage
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Rancho Mirage technician bring the right parts.