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 California list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near California
Within 60 miles of California there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (5), Waldorf (4), and Fort Washington (4). None of the repair companies near California name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 18.7 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. California is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from California. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.7, 21.3, 22.9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 24 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
The leading options for California are Appliance Guys (21.3 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (45.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (43.1 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in California and freezer repair in California.
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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for California
Most ice maker calls in California 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a California Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: California, MD
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near California
Nearby Towns Served From California
Live outside California? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Leonardtown. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a California technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.