Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Wakefield involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Wakefield list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Wakefield work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Wakefield VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wakefield. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (11), Springfield (9), and Falls Church (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Same Day Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Wakefield. No company within 90 miles of Wakefield mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.5, 2.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Wakefield: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (5.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (4.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Annandale, 4.2 stars from 256 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
Common Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Wakefield Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Wakefield and freezer repair in Wakefield.
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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Wakefield, VA
Most ice maker calls in Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wakefield, VA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Wakefield
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wakefield
Nearby Towns Served From Wakefield
The technicians listed for Wakefield also cover smaller towns nearby, including Kings Park. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Wakefield technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.