Kenmore owners in Riverdale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Riverdale, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Riverdale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Riverdale. 1 of them are based in Riverdale itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Palos Heights (3), and Oak Lawn (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. None of the repair companies near Riverdale name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Riverdale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Riverdale. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Riverdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
First up for Riverdale: Terry's Service Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); GC Appliance Repair of Oak Lawn (8.6 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (5.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). On the freezer side, Kenmore sells upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
Kenmore's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Riverdale and freezer repair in Riverdale.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Riverdale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Riverdale 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 Riverdale
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Riverdale, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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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.