Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs in Williamsburg involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Williamsburg work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Williamsburg
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Williamsburg. 3 list an address in Williamsburg, and the rest are spread across Hampton (5), Yorktown (4), and Gloucester (3). No company within 90 miles of Williamsburg 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: Best Day Appliance, around 0.5 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Williamsburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
The leading options for Williamsburg are Best Day Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
Kenmore explains that in a cold room the thermostat in a standard refrigerator can sense the cabinet as cold enough, so the compressor stays off and food in the freezer can thaw. 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 runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Williamsburg
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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?
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Williamsburg, VA
Most ice maker calls in Williamsburg 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Williamsburg
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Williamsburg, VA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my Kenmore chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Williamsburg
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Williamsburg
The technicians listed for Williamsburg also cover smaller towns nearby, including Gloucester Point. 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 Williamsburg technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.