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. 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.
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 Braidwood work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Braidwood IL
Within 30 miles of Braidwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Joliet (16), Plainfield (6), and Mokena (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. None of the repair companies near Braidwood name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Walsh Appliance Repair, about 3.2 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Braidwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 12.8, 17.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 54 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
The leading options for Braidwood are Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (21.6 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Braidwood and freezer repair in Braidwood.
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
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Braidwood, IL
Most ice maker calls in Braidwood 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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Hiring a Repair Company in Braidwood
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Braidwood, IL
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
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Also Serving Towns Around Braidwood
Live outside Braidwood? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Coal City, Wilmington, and Dwight. 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.