Kenmore owners in Ontario usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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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.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Ontario
13 repair companies serve Ontario from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Caldwell (5), Emmett (2), and Fruitland (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Parkside Appliance Repair Mechanics, around 2.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Ontario 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 4.8 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ontario. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 4.5, 8.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
The leading options for Ontario are All Valley Appliance Repair LLP (28.4 miles away, based in Caldwell, 4.7 stars from 172 reviews); Northside Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Payette, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Parkside Appliance Repair Mechanics (2.6 miles away, based in Fruitland, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); K&N Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Weiser, 4.0 stars from 23 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Ontario
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Ontario and freezer repair in Ontario.
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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Ontario
Most ice maker calls in Ontario 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Ontario
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ontario, OR
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for Ontario
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ontario
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Ontario
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Fruitland, Payette, and Weiser is handled by the same companies listed for Ontario. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ontario technician bring the right parts.