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. 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.
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 North Little Rock work on Kenmore ice makers and freezers regularly.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, North Little Rock AR
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Little Rock. 17 list an address in North Little Rock, and other nearby bases include Little Rock (15), Sherwood (7), and Jacksonville (1). None of the repair companies near North Little Rock name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Punctual Appliance Repair Experts, about 0.9 miles away. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
Closest matches for North Little Rock: A-Tech Appliance Service (3.3 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair and Accessories (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 658 reviews); Central One Service (4.5 miles away, based in Sherwood, 4.7 stars from 1,519 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kenmore Ice Maker Do You Have?
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 upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), chest freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What Gets Fixed on a North Little Rock Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Little Rock and freezer repair in North Little Rock.
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
Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 North Little Rock
Most ice maker calls in North Little Rock 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near North Little Rock
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Little Rock, AR
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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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.