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 Peru 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 Peru work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Peru IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Peru. 1 list an address in Peru, and other nearby bases include Aurora (7), Peoria (6), and Oswego (3). 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Peru is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.9, 7.0 |
Closest matches for Peru: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri County Repair (7.0 miles away, based in North Utica, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Plano, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (49.6 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Peru Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Peru and freezer repair in Peru.
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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Peru
Most ice maker calls in Peru 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 Peru
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Peru, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Also Serving Towns Around Peru
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for LaSalle, Spring Valley, Mendota, and Princeton is handled by the same companies listed for Peru. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Peru technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.