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. The Lincolnwood list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Lincolnwood work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Lincolnwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lincolnwood. 3 list an address in Lincolnwood, and other nearby bases include Chicago (20), Skokie (7), and Evanston (7). Lincolnwood Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Lincolnwood. No company within 90 miles of Lincolnwood mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
Closest matches for Lincolnwood: Appliance Repair Stars (1.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ivan Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Evanston, 5.0 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 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
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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lincolnwood
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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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Lincolnwood
Most ice maker calls in Lincolnwood 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.
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Hiring a Repair Company in Lincolnwood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lincolnwood, IL
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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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.