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.
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.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bourbonnais
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bourbonnais. 1 of them are based in Bourbonnais itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (14), Tinley Park (5), and Mokena (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Bourbonnais. None of the repair companies near Bourbonnais name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bourbonnais. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 2.8, 4.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
The leading options for Bourbonnais are Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berkley Appliance Inc (17.6 miles away, based in Beecher, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews); All Major Appliance Repair Service, L.L.C. (13.4 miles away, based in Peotone, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Bourbonnais
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bourbonnais and freezer repair in Bourbonnais.
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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Bourbonnais
Most ice maker calls in Bourbonnais 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.
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Before You Book in Bourbonnais
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Bourbonnais, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Nearby Towns Served From Bourbonnais
Live outside Bourbonnais? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Manteno. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.