Kenmore owners in Santa Maria usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Santa Maria, 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.
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 Santa Maria
Within 30 miles of Santa Maria there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Santa Maria itself, and other nearby bases include Lompoc (4), San Luis Obispo (4), and Arroyo Grande (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. None of the repair companies near Santa Maria name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Ib-solutions, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Maria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
At the top of the Santa Maria list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ib-solutions (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (15.4 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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 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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Maria
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Santa Maria and freezer repair in Santa Maria.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Santa Maria
Most ice maker calls in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Santa Maria, CA
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Santa Maria
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Santa Maria technician bring the right parts.