Kenmore owners in Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fredericksburg
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fredericksburg. 7 of them are based in Fredericksburg itself, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (15), Stafford (11), and Dumfries (4). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fredericksburg mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
At the top of the Fredericksburg list: Mr. Appliance of Fredericksburg (9.6 miles away, based in Stafford, 4.8 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home and Appliance Medic LLC (26.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 339 reviews); Appliance Geek Inc (23.8 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.0 stars from 294 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and chest freezer.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
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
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fredericksburg and freezer repair in Fredericksburg.
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?
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Fredericksburg Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fredericksburg, VA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Fredericksburg
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Lake of the Woods is handled by the same companies listed for Fredericksburg. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Fredericksburg technician bring the right parts.