Kenmore owners in San Bernardino usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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 San Bernardino work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Bernardino
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Bernardino. 18 list an address in San Bernardino, and other nearby bases include Redlands (6), Fontana (4), and Highland (3). No company within 90 miles of San Bernardino mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Ravenwood Appliance & Repairs Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from San Bernardino. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.0, 1.6 |
The leading options for San Bernardino are Family Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redlands Refrigerator Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Redlands, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sims Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in San Bernardino and freezer repair in San Bernardino.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Bernardino, CA
Most ice maker calls in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Bernardino, CA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near San Bernardino
Live outside San Bernardino? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Lake Arrowhead. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.