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. The Seaside list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
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 Seaside work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Seaside CA
34 repair companies serve Seaside from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Salinas (8), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). Conner's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 3.4 miles from Seaside. None of the repair companies near Seaside name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Seaside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 5.5, 5.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 34 |
Closest matches for Seaside: Golden State Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 208 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.7 stars from 338 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker. Freezer styles include chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Seaside and freezer repair in Seaside.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Seaside, CA
Most ice maker calls in Seaside 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 Seaside
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Seaside, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Which Seaside technicians work on Kenmore?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.