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. Below are independent repair companies serving River Forest, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near River Forest
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of River Forest. 1 list an address in River Forest, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (7), Chicago (7), and Elmwood Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Ready River Forest Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near River Forest name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
Closest matches for River Forest: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in North Riverside, 4.4 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (1.4 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in River Forest and freezer repair in River Forest.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for River Forest
Most ice maker calls in River Forest 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near River Forest
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: River Forest, IL
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a River Forest technician bring the right parts.