Kenmore owners in Mountain Home usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Mountain Home, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Mountain Home work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Mountain Home
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mountain Home. 1 list an address in Mountain Home, and the rest are spread across Batesville (4), Branson (3), and West Plains (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Mountain Home. Of those, 1 mentions Kenmore by name. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mountain Home is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mountain Home. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 38.8, 41.6 |
| Mention Kenmore | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
The leading options for Mountain Home are Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.1 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Richardson Appliance Sales & Service (42.1 miles away, based in Harrison, 4.7 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Branson (53.9 miles away, based in Branson, 4.8 stars from 47 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (38.8 miles away, based in West Plains, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models), in-door ice dispenser, and freestanding ice maker. On the freezer side, Kenmore sells side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Mountain Home and freezer repair in Mountain Home.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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
Budgeting for a Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Mountain Home
Most ice maker calls in Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mountain Home, AR
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.