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. Below are independent repair companies serving Rancho Palos Verdes, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rancho Palos Verdes
40 repair companies serve Rancho Palos Verdes from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Rancho Palos Verdes itself, and other nearby bases include Torrance (14), Redondo Beach (5), and Carson (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Prime Appliance Repair Palos Verdes Peninsula, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 2.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Rancho Palos Verdes list: Walk-in cooler repair 1 (4.5 miles away, based in Torrance, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Uks pro (4.4 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.9 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Fast Appliance Repair, LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Rolling Hills Estates, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.5 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Rancho Palos Verdes
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Rancho Palos Verdes and freezer repair in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Rancho Palos Verdes
Most ice maker calls in Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Palos Verdes Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Live outside Rancho Palos Verdes? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Rolling Hills Estates. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Rancho Palos Verdes technician bring the right parts.