Kenmore owners in Highland Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Highland Park, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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, Highland Park IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highland Park. 5 of them are based in Highland Park itself, and the rest are spread across Wheeling (7), Glenview (6), and Deerfield (4). Premier Highland Park Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Highland Park. No company within 90 miles of Highland Park mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
Closest matches for Highland Park: Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (6.8 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Guys Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
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
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
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- 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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Highland Park
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Highland Park and freezer repair in Highland Park.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Highland Park
Most ice maker calls in Highland 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.
Questions to Ask a Highland Park Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Highland Park, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Highland Park
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Highland Park
Also Serving Towns Around Highland Park
The technicians listed for Highland Park also cover smaller towns nearby, including Highwood. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.