Kenmore owners in South Salt Lake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving South Salt Lake, 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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, South Salt Lake UT
Within 30 miles of South Salt Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in South Salt Lake, and the rest are spread across Salt Lake City (20), West Valley City (5), and Holladay (3). The closest is ASU Appliance Sales & Repair, about 0.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of South Salt Lake mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for South Salt Lake are Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (0.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service By Paul (4.4 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Service (3.3 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); Titan Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in South Salt Lake
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in South Salt Lake and freezer repair in South Salt Lake.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for South Salt Lake
Most ice maker calls in South Salt Lake 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Salt Lake
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Salt Lake, UT
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in South Salt Lake
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a South Salt Lake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.