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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Norton work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Norton VA
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Norton. Other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Bristol (3). Distances run up to about 55 miles. The closest is Buddy's Appliance., about 4.4 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Norton is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.4, 9.5, 21.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
The leading options for Norton are Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (36.4 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.1 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.2 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Gets Fixed on a Norton Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Norton and freezer repair in Norton.
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
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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Norton
Most ice maker calls in Norton 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 Norton
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Norton, VA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Norton
Live outside Norton? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Big Stone Gap and Pikeville. 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.