Kenmore owners in Joplin 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.
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.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Joplin MO
Within 60 miles of Joplin there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Joplin, and other nearby bases include Pittsburg (2), Monett (2), and Aurora (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Joplin, around 0.9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Joplin mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Joplin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Joplin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.8, 1.8 |
Closest matches for Joplin: Mr. Appliance of Joplin (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Bowers Service Co (11.8 miles away, based in Carthage, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big M Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Kenmore Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Kenmore ice maker you have before you call: Kenmore sells in-door ice dispenser, freestanding ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker (top-freezer models). Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer (manual or frost-free defrost), and chest freezer.
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
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 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Joplin and freezer repair in Joplin.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Joplin
Most ice maker calls in Joplin 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Joplin
- How often do you repair Kenmore ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Joplin, MO
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
Do you repair Kenmore standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Joplin
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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.