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 Virginia Beach list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
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 Virginia Beach work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Virginia Beach
Within 30 miles of Virginia Beach there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. 15 of them are based in Virginia Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 29 miles. No company within 90 miles of Virginia Beach mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Pungo Appliance Repair LLC, about 3.8 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Virginia Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.0, 6.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
At the top of the Virginia Beach list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (8.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); East Coast Appliance Builder Direct (7.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and freestanding ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Kenmore says refrigerators with an in-door ice dispenser or a direct water line are more likely to need professional installation than simple models without them. Source: Kenmore - Refrigerators and Freezers FAQ
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Gets Fixed on a Virginia Beach Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Virginia Beach and freezer repair in Virginia Beach.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Virginia Beach
Most ice maker calls in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Virginia Beach, VA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for Kenmore?
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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.