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 Redding list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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, Redding CA
Our data shows 9 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Redding. 4 list an address in Redding, and other nearby bases include Red Bluff (3), Anderson (1), and Shingletown (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Beacon Appliance Repair and Service is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Redding. No company within 90 miles of Redding mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Redding is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.1, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Redding list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.0 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 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). On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Redding and freezer repair in Redding.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Redding
Most ice maker calls in Redding 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Redding
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Redding, CA
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Redding, CA
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.