Kenmore owners in Evergreen Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Evergreen Park, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Evergreen Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Evergreen Park. The rest are spread across Chicago (9), Oak Lawn (6), and Chicago Ridge (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Super Appliance Man, around 1.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Evergreen Park mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
At the top of the Evergreen Park list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC Appliance Repair of Oak Lawn (3.3 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser. Freezer styles include chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and top-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. 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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What Gets Fixed on a Evergreen Park Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Evergreen Park and freezer repair in Evergreen 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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Evergreen Park, IL
Most ice maker calls in Evergreen 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.
Before You Book in Evergreen Park
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Evergreen Park, IL
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Evergreen Park technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.