If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Payson
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Payson. 1 of them are based in Payson itself, and other nearby bases include Scottsdale (14), Phoenix (13), and Fountain Hills (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. No company within 60 miles of Payson names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Payson 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 37.4, 38.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Payson are Glendale Kenmore Repair (69.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 3.6 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); High Desert Appliance Repair (54.4 miles away, based in Scottsdale, 5.0 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Works: Cave Creek Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Cave Creek, 5.0 stars from 272 reviews).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Features
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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
When to Call for Kenmore Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- 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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Payson Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Payson 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.
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Payson
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Payson, AZ
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Payson technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.