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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Blacksburg
Within 30 miles of Blacksburg there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (8), Christiansburg (2), and Pearisburg (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Blacksburg mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.0 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.2, 18.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
Closest matches for Blacksburg: Peerless Appliance Services (28.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC (20.7 miles away, based in Salem, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (28.4 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and in-door ice dispenser, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Blacksburg
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Blacksburg and freezer repair in Blacksburg.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Blacksburg
Most ice maker calls in Blacksburg 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Blacksburg
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Blacksburg, VA
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Blacksburg technician bring the right parts.