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. 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.
If you bought your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Elkhorn work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Elkhorn
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elkhorn. Other nearby bases include Janesville (4), McHenry (3), and Wonder Lake (2). Best Refrigeration is the nearest, roughly 7.9 miles from Elkhorn. No company within 90 miles of Elkhorn 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 4.3 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elkhorn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.9, 8.4, 14.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
Closest matches for Elkhorn: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (25.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Country Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews); Best Refrigeration (7.9 miles away, based in Lake Geneva, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Elkhorn Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Elkhorn and freezer repair in Elkhorn.
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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Elkhorn
Most ice maker calls in Elkhorn 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Elkhorn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Elkhorn, WI
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Elkhorn, WI
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Elkhorn
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Elkhorn technician bring the right parts.