A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving San Fernando, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Fernando work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near San Fernando
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Fernando. 6 list an address in San Fernando, and other nearby bases include Sylmar (3), Mission Hills (3), and Granada Hills (3). None of the repair companies near San Fernando name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Marconi Appliance Services, around 0.3 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
Closest matches for San Fernando: North Hollywood Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in North Hollywood, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (6.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Sylmar, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Al's Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Valley Village, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in San Fernando and freezer repair in San Fernando.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Fernando, CA
Most ice maker calls in San Fernando 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 Fernando
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Fernando, CA
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a San Fernando technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.