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<deja_bhoot2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
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> On Sep 17, 4:11 pm, "SJF" <no...@nowhere.net> wrote:
>> <deja_bhoot2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
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>> >I purchased a side-by-side Sears (Kemore?) fridge in March, 1998,
>> > which has worked fine all this time (I think it cost about $1200 back
>> > then). There is no problem with the insides of the fridge itself.
>>
> [...]
>>
>> > Now the water function is not working. The water connection is fine,
>> > as ice is being made at the same rate as before. It seems something
>> > simple, a mechanical, or electrical switch in the water component, is
>> > not functioning. I am afraid to pull out the control box mounted
>> > outside, as it is not clear if it is just push fit, or some plastic
>> > clips in a tab, or what, so it might break if not pulled properly. If
>> > I could see someone take it out once, I could do it (I have fixed many
>> > things myself in the past, including a microwave, toaster, electrical
>> > circuits around the home, etc.)
>>
>> > There is no other problem with the fridge (jn fact, not even any
>> > scratches), but I figure a nine year old fridge is probably no more
>> > than $300 worth, if that much. So, spending $100 to $200 on calling an
>> > appliance repairman seems silly. But I feel awfully guilty throwing
>> > away a perfectly functioning fridge.
>>
>> > What's average life expectancy of a fridge? What's a reasonable price
>> > for an appliance repairman in the SF Bay area to fix this? Any
>> > referrals would be much appreciated.
>>
>> > Thanks.
>>
>> > Bhoot Nath>
>>
>> I had a similar problem.  It was the solenoid operated valve as Rod Speed
>> has suggested.  The replacement part cost about $50.  I had it installed 
>> for
>> a total cost of about $150.  Seems like a service call would be 
>> worthwhile,
>> or you might be up to replacing the valve yourself.  It's pretty 
>> accessible.
>>
>> SJF-
>
> Thank you for the above reply and giving me aan idea of how much it
> may cost. I also called a few places today. Sears wants $330! Two
> other places said: about $70 to diagnose, and then parts +labor, with
> an estimate of about $100 to $200.
>
> If you are in the Bay Area, please give me the contact number for the
> appliance repair service you used.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bhoot Nath
>

I'm in the Las Vegas area.  Repair was in April 2004.  Valve was $51.96, 
labor was $129.00.  Total with sales tax, $184.86.  That was from the local 
Sears service unit.  Time and location will affect prices of course.

SJF