If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Alsip 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 Alsip work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Alsip
40 repair companies serve Alsip from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Alsip, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Oak Lawn (6), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Alsip Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Alsip name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alsip. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
The leading options for Alsip are Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC Appliance Repair of Oak Lawn (3.9 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Alsip and freezer repair in Alsip.
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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Alsip
Most ice maker calls in Alsip 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.
Before You Book in Alsip
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alsip, IL
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Alsip
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Alsip technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.