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. Below are independent repair companies serving Homewood, 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.
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 Homewood work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Homewood IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Homewood. The rest are spread across Tinley Park (5), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). No company within 90 miles of Homewood mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Prime Flossmoor Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Homewood. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 26 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.1, 3.3 |
At the top of the Homewood list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Federal Refrigeration Inc (9.9 miles away, based in Highland, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Steger); Alsip Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door 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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Homewood
Most ice maker calls in Homewood 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Homewood
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Homewood, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you work for Kenmore?
Which Homewood technicians work on Kenmore?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Homewood
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Homewood
Also Serving Towns Around Homewood
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Flossmoor is handled by the same companies listed for Homewood. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Homewood technician bring the right parts.