Kenmore owners in Fayetteville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
With a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, the model number matters more than the badge: Kenmore appliances were built by several manufacturers for Sears, and the model number tells a technician which ice maker and parts apply.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near Fayetteville
22 repair companies serve Fayetteville from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Fayetteville itself, and the rest are spread across Springdale (8), Rogers (2), and Bella Vista (2). No company within 90 miles of Fayetteville 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: Same-Day Appliance Fix in Fayetteville, around 0.5 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.1, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Fayetteville: Mr. Appliance of Springdale and Rogers (21.7 miles away, based in Bentonville, 4.9 stars from 782 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Fayetteville, AR (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL-IN appliance repair (14.5 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
Kenmore ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Kenmore Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fayetteville and freezer repair in Fayetteville.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
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:
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Fayetteville
Most ice maker calls in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fayetteville, AR
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Kenmore ice maker worth repairing?
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Live outside Fayetteville? The same Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Farmington and Prairie Grove. 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 Fayetteville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.