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. Below are independent repair companies serving Timberlake, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Timberlake
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Timberlake. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 1 lists Kenmore specifically. Nearest on the list: George's Appliance Sales, around 2.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 29 businesses. Timberlake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 3.9, 5.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
First up for Timberlake: Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (38.0 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Home Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
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.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Timberlake
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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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Timberlake
Most ice maker calls in Timberlake 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 Timberlake Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Timberlake, VA
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Timberlake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.