Kenmore owners in West Falls Church usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The West Falls Church 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.
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.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, West Falls Church VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Falls Church. Other nearby bases include Falls Church (16), Alexandria (8), and Arlington (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of West Falls Church mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Solid Falls Church Appliance Repair Co, around 1.2 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Falls Church. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for West Falls Church: Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (4.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (2.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (4.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in West Falls Church
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in West Falls Church and freezer repair in West Falls Church.
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?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
What West Falls Church Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in West Falls Church 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 West Falls Church
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Falls Church, VA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in West Falls Church
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near West Falls Church
Write down any code or light your Kenmore display shows and when it appears. It helps a West Falls Church technician bring the right parts.