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 Forest, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Forest VA
Within 60 miles of Forest there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is George's Appliance Sales, about 4.6 miles away. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Forest is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 5.4, 5.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 35 |
The leading options for Forest are Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (36.0 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Reliable Home Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Forest and freezer repair in Forest.
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forest, VA
Most ice maker calls in Forest 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.
Before You Book in Forest
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest, VA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Forest
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Forest
Live outside Forest? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Bedford. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.