Kenmore owners in Lake in the Hills usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Lake in the Hills list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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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 Lake in the Hills work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Lake in the Hills IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake in the Hills. 6 list an address in Lake in the Hills, and other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Crystal Lake (3), and Carpentersville (3). None of the repair companies near Lake in the Hills name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Reliafix Appliance & HVAC is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Lake in the Hills. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Mention freezers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
At the top of the Lake in the Hills list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (9.8 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore explains that in a cold room the thermostat in a standard refrigerator can sense the cabinet as cold enough, so the compressor stays off and food in the freezer can thaw. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake in the Hills
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lake in the Hills and freezer repair in Lake in the Hills.
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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Lake in the Hills
Most ice maker calls in Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake in the Hills, IL
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Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lake in the Hills, IL
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lake in the Hills
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lake in the Hills technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.