Kenmore owners in Crofton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Crofton, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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, Crofton MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Crofton. 3 list an address in Crofton, and the rest are spread across Laurel (6), Bowie (3), and Edgewater (3). No company within 90 miles of Crofton mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Belair Appliance Repair., about 0.5 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Crofton: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (11.4 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Appliance Guys (8.6 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (9.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore explains that in a cold room the thermostat in a standard refrigerator can sense the cabinet as cold enough, so the compressor stays off and food in the freezer can thaw. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Crofton Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Crofton and freezer repair in Crofton.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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?
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Crofton
Most ice maker calls in Crofton 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.
Questions to Ask a Crofton Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Crofton, MD
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Crofton technician bring the right parts.