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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near San Mateo
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Mateo. 17 of them are based in San Mateo itself, and other nearby bases include Burlingame (9), Belmont (7), and Foster City (5). None of the repair companies near San Mateo name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Appliance Diamond is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from San Mateo. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
At the top of the San Mateo list: Delta High End Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Today (2.8 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.8 stars from 539 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ Appliance & Refrigeration Service (3.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in San Mateo
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Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Mateo, CA
Most ice maker calls in San Mateo 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in San Mateo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Mateo, CA
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in San Mateo, CA
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Mateo
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a San Mateo technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.