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 Scotts Valley, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Scotts Valley CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Scotts Valley. 2 list an address in Scotts Valley, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (11), Santa Cruz (8), and Soquel (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Scotts Valley mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Small Scotts Valley Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scotts Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 2.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
First up for Scotts Valley: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West San Jose and Campbell (14.7 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-zero and Wolf appliance services (14.6 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 4.4 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (13.9 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 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 French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Scotts Valley Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Scotts Valley and freezer repair in Scotts Valley.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Scotts Valley
Most ice maker calls in Scotts Valley 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Scotts Valley
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Scotts Valley, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Scotts Valley
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Also Serving Towns Around Scotts Valley
The technicians listed for Scotts Valley also cover smaller towns nearby, including Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Scotts Valley technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.