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 Richmond list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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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 Richmond work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Richmond
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond. 25 list an address in Richmond, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (5), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Richmond, around 1.4 miles out. None of the repair companies near Richmond name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
Closest matches for Richmond: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 4.3 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker. Freezer styles include upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. 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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Richmond Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Richmond and freezer repair in Richmond.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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
- 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
Local Notes for Richmond
Most ice maker calls in Richmond 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 Richmond Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Is this Kenmore customer service?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a Richmond technician bring the right parts.