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 Sterling, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Sterling
40 repair companies serve Sterling from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Sterling itself, and the rest are spread across Ashburn (8), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). No company within 90 miles of Sterling mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Ready Sterling Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Sterling. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 55 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
At the top of the Sterling list: Sterling Appliance (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (8.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sterling
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Sterling and freezer repair in Sterling.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sterling, VA
Most ice maker calls in Sterling 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Sterling
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sterling, VA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
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Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Sterling
Live outside Sterling? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Dulles Town Center. 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.