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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Eastlake
Within 30 miles of Eastlake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Eastlake itself, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (17), Mentor (3), and Painesville (2). Grounded Repair- Appliance Specialists is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Eastlake. No company within 90 miles of Eastlake mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Eastlake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.6, 1.7 |
The leading options for Eastlake are Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Richmond Heights, 4.7 stars from 229 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (1.6 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR (7.5 miles away, based in Mentor, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Mentor, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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'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
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Eastlake
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Eastlake and freezer repair in Eastlake.
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
What Eastlake Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Eastlake 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Eastlake
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Eastlake, OH
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Eastlake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.