Kenmore refrigerator ice maker not working is a known issue affecting Elite 795 series. Our technicians specialize in Kenmore-specific diagnostics and repair.
Kenmore refrigerator ice maker not working is typically caused by frozen water line or failed water inlet valve. Kenmore-specific factor: model confusion between manufacturers — parts vary by oem and model prefix. Repair costs $100-$350 with free diagnostic and 90-day warranty.
Model confusion between manufacturers — parts vary by OEM and model prefix
Optics board failure on Whirlpool-made side-by-side models — infrared alignment issue
Water inlet valve mineral restriction on all platforms — common across all OEMs
LG-made Craft Ice motor failure on high-end Elite models
Frigidaire-made 253 series ice maker thermostat failure — harvest cycle stops
Other Kenmore models may also be affected. Book a free diagnostic for confirmation.
Seeing one of these codes? It likely indicates ice maker not working.
Bay Area Kenmore ice maker repairs are complicated by parts availability — Sears closures mean OEM cross-reference is mandatory. Many Bay Area homes have Kenmore units from 2008-2018 where the original Sears part number is discontinued. The technician must identify the manufacturer platform and source the equivalent LG, Whirlpool, or Frigidaire part. Low water pressure in older San Francisco homes is also a frequent contributing factor.
Identify manufacturer: 795/596 = LG, 106 = Whirlpool, 253 = Frigidaire — determines diagnostic procedure and parts
Test water flow: disconnect fill tube at ice maker, activate fill cycle, measure output — should be 4-5 oz per cycle regardless of OEM
For Whirlpool-made 106: inspect optical emitter/receiver boards — clean with soft cloth and verify infrared beam path alignment
For LG-made Elite: run Smart Diagnosis for ice maker error codes, test motor harvest cycle manually
The technician identifies the OEM platform from the model number, then follows the parent brand diagnostic procedure. Water inlet valve replacement is the most common fix across all platforms — a 25-30 minute repair once the correct cross-reference part is identified. Optics boards on Whirlpool-made models are cleaned or replaced in 15 minutes. LG-made Craft Ice motor failures require the full LG ice maker assembly swap.
| Diagnostic | Free |
| Typical repair | $100–$350 |
| Repair time | 1-1.5 hours |
| Warranty | 90 days parts + labor |
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