Kenmore owners in Gages Lake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Gages Lake, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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 Gages Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gages Lake. The rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Buffalo Grove (5), and Vernon Hills (4). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gages Lake mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 2.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gages Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 2.6, 4.4 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
The leading options for Gages Lake are A Absolute Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Gages Lake Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gages Lake and freezer repair in Gages Lake.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Gages Lake
Most ice maker calls in Gages Lake 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Gages Lake
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gages Lake, IL
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Gages Lake, IL
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gages Lake
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Gages Lake technician bring the right parts.