Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Susanville involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Susanville 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 Susanville work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Susanville
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 72 miles of Susanville. 2 list an address in Susanville, and the rest are spread across Reno (3) and Shingletown (1). The farthest listed company is about 71 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ken's Repair Service, around 1.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Susanville mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Susanville is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Companies within 72 miles | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.4, 60.4 |
The leading options for Susanville are Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Repair Service (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 7 reviews); All Star Dryer Vent (60.4 miles away, based in Reno, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M & M Appliance Service Repair (63.1 miles away, based in Shingletown, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Gets Fixed on a Susanville Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Susanville and freezer repair in Susanville.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Susanville
Most ice maker calls in Susanville 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 Susanville
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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: Susanville, CA
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Susanville
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Susanville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.