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 Addison 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 Addison work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Addison
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Addison. 4 list an address in Addison, and other nearby bases include Elmhurst (6), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). The closest is Cruz Services & Appliances., about 0.5 miles away. None of the repair companies near Addison name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 1.9 |
Closest matches for Addison: Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Aslan Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (1.9 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Licotech Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Elk Grove Village, 4.9 stars from 76 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 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 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Addison
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Addison and freezer repair in Addison.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Addison Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Addison 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Addison
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Addison, IL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Addison
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Addison
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Addison technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.