Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in South Riding involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving South Riding, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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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 South Riding work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, South Riding VA
Within 30 miles of South Riding there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Centreville (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. None of the repair companies near South Riding name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Icon Of Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.1, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
At the top of the South Riding list: APPRO Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (2.7 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), freestanding ice maker, and in-door ice dispenser. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), French door refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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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?
What Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What South Riding Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in South Riding 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 South Riding Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Riding, VA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Which South Riding technicians work on Kenmore?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a South Riding technician bring the right parts.