If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Zion 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.
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 Zion
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Zion. Other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Kenosha (6), and Vernon Hills (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is IyJ Appliance Repairs, about 3.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near Zion name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Zion. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 6.3, 6.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
At the top of the Zion list: A Absolute Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (3.0 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Ghost Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells chest freezer, French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- 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 Zion
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Zion and freezer repair in Zion.
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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Zion, IL
Most ice maker calls in Zion 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 Zion
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Zion, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Zion technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.