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 Santa Rosa list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Santa Rosa
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Rosa. 7 list an address in Santa Rosa, and the rest are spread across Novato (5), Rohnert Park (3), and Napa (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Santa Rosa mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
Closest matches for Santa Rosa: Kelly's Appliance Center (7.2 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma (14.4 miles away, based in Sonoma, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Santa Rosa
Most ice maker calls in Santa Rosa 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).
Questions to Ask a Santa Rosa Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Santa Rosa, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Santa Rosa
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Santa Rosa
Live outside Santa Rosa? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Sebastopol, Calistoga, and St. Helena. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Santa Rosa technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.