Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Franklin Park, IL

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.

This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.

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, Franklin Park IL

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin Park. 2 of them are based in Franklin Park itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (9), Elmhurst (6), and Melrose Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Franklin Park Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Franklin Park. None of the repair companies near Franklin Park name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.

Closest matches for Franklin Park: Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions (3.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?

Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).

Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features

What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different

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

Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems

• 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

• Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
• Ice tastes or smells off
• Small, hollow or misshapen cubes

What an Ice Maker Technician Checks

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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?

Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges

A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:

• Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
• Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
• Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
• Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?

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.

Before the Technician Arrives

• When the water filter was last changed
• Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
• The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer

What Franklin Park Owners Should Know

Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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.

Hiring a Repair Company in Franklin Park

• How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
• 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: Franklin Park, IL

Other Refrigeration Repair in Franklin Park

Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Franklin Park

Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Franklin Park technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.