Kenmore owners in South Lake Tahoe usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving South Lake Tahoe, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Lake Tahoe
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of South Lake Tahoe. 1 list an address in South Lake Tahoe, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from South Lake Tahoe. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. South Lake Tahoe is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name freezer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 48 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 12.5, 13.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
First up for South Lake Tahoe: Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (43.4 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Reno (41.3 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in South Lake Tahoe and freezer repair in South Lake Tahoe.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What South Lake Tahoe Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in South Lake Tahoe 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in South Lake Tahoe
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Which South Lake Tahoe technicians work on Kenmore?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a South Lake Tahoe technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.