Kenmore owners in Fort Meade usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Fort Meade list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
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 Fort Meade work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fort Meade
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Meade. The rest are spread across Laurel (6), Columbia (6), and Glen Burnie (3). No company within 90 miles of Fort Meade mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Jessup Appliance Repair Tech, about 3.5 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 4.1, 4.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
At the top of the Fort Meade list: Dexterous Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (8.7 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Technology Experts LLC. (6.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Kenmore Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fort Meade and freezer repair in Fort Meade.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Fort Meade
Most ice maker calls in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Meade, MD
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Also Serving Towns Around Fort Meade
The technicians listed for Fort Meade also cover smaller towns nearby, including Jessup. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.