An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Kennett list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kennett, MO
24 repair companies serve Kennett from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Kennett itself, and the rest are spread across Paragould (2), Poplar Bluff (2), and Jonesboro (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Kennett is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kennett. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 22.8, 23.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
At the top of the Kennett list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Blytheville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (44.7 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Kennett
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kennett
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Kennett.
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Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Kennett, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Kennett Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Kennett 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kennett
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kennett, MO
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Why is my ice maker leaking?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Kennett
Before you call a Kennett technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.