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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Matteson
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Matteson. 1 of them are based in Matteson itself, and other nearby bases include Tinley Park (5), Orland Park (5), and Chicago Heights (3). No company within 90 miles of Matteson mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Matteson. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.7, 4.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Matteson list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Experts ASAP (4.2 miles away, based in Tinley Park); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Steger).
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 side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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 clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Matteson and freezer repair in Matteson.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Matteson, IL
Most ice maker calls in Matteson 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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Before You Book in Matteson
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Matteson, IL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Matteson
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Matteson technician bring the right parts.