Kenmore owners in Falls Church usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Falls Church work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Falls Church
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Falls Church. 16 list an address in Falls Church, and the rest are spread across Arlington (10), McLean (4), and Annandale (3). None of the repair companies near Falls Church name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Virginia Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Falls Church. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
The leading options for Falls Church are Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Annandale, 4.2 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Falls Church and freezer repair in Falls Church.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Falls Church
Most ice maker calls in Falls Church 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 Falls Church
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Falls Church, VA
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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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.