If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Chillum list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Chillum
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chillum. Other nearby bases include Washington (20), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Chillum. None of the repair companies near Chillum 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 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.0, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Chillum: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (2.3 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); L and Sons Appliance Repairs LLC (5.1 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
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
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Chillum
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Chillum and freezer repair in Chillum.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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 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
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Chillum Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Chillum 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Chillum
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chillum, MD
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Chillum
More Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.