When an ice machine in Alma slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alma and the Crawford County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Alma, AR
12 repair companies serve Alma from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Alma itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Smith (6), Van Buren (4), and Winslow (1). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is Shearer Appliance Services, about 0.8 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 5.8, 6.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
First up for Alma: Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (11.6 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL-IN appliance repair (25.7 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix-it Guys, LLC Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Alma is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alma.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Alma, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Alma Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Alma come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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. ยง 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 Alma Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alma, AR
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Alma
Ice Machine Repair Near Alma
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Alma technician a trip for parts.