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 Solvang list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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 Solvang work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Solvang CA
26 repair companies serve Solvang from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Santa Barbara (11), Goleta (5), and Santa Maria (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Solvang mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Mission Appliance Services, about 3.2 miles away. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Solvang. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 18.4, 18.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
The leading options for Solvang are Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (25.3 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Superman Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Solvang and freezer repair in Solvang.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Solvang, CA
Most ice maker calls in Solvang 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 Solvang
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Solvang, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Which Solvang technicians work on Kenmore?
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Nearby Towns Served From Solvang
Live outside Solvang? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Buellton. 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 Solvang technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.