A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Annandale, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Annandale
40 repair companies serve Annandale from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Annandale, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (14), Alexandria (12), and Springfield (7). The closest is Premier Annandale Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Annandale name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Annandale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
At the top of the Annandale list: Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (3.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.2 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Annandale and freezer repair in Annandale.
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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Annandale
Most ice maker calls in Annandale 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Annandale Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Annandale, VA
Is this Kenmore customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Annandale technician bring the right parts.