A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Blytheville, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, Blytheville AR
Within 60 miles of Blytheville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Blytheville itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (8), Bartlett (4), and Covington (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 1 of them mentions Kenmore in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blytheville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 45 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 16.2, 22.4 |
At the top of the Blytheville list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (53.8 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Kennett, 4.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Blytheville
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Blytheville and freezer repair in Blytheville.
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?
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Blytheville
Most ice maker calls in Blytheville 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. § 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Blytheville Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Blytheville, AR
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Blytheville
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Blytheville
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Blytheville
Live outside Blytheville? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Osceola. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Blytheville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.