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. The Panama City Beach list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
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 Panama City Beach
Within 60 miles of Panama City Beach there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Panama City Beach, and other nearby bases include Panama City (4), Destin (3), and Fort Walton Beach (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. No company within 90 miles of Panama City Beach mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Panama City Beach. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Panama City Beach is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.5, 7.1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
The leading options for Panama City Beach are Davis Appliance On the Beach (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); The Appliance Spot (26.8 miles away, based in Santa Rosa Beach, 5.0 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elliott's Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.5 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells freestanding ice maker, in-door ice dispenser, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). On the freezer side, Kenmore sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
How Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Panama City Beach and freezer repair in Panama City Beach.
Care Kenmore Recommends
- 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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Panama City Beach, FL
Most ice maker calls in Panama City Beach 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Panama City Beach Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Panama City Beach, FL
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Panama City Beach technicians work on Kenmore?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Panama City Beach
More Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Panama City Beach technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.