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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Beach Park IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Beach Park. 1 list an address in Beach Park, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Kenosha (6), and Vernon Hills (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. None of the repair companies near Beach Park name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. IyJ Appliance Repairs is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Beach Park. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Name freezer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.9, 4.1 |
First up for Beach Park: A Absolute Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (16.8 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (1.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Beach Park and freezer repair in Beach Park.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Beach Park
Most ice maker calls in Beach Park 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Beach Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Beach Park, IL
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.