Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Barling, AR
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Barling. Other nearby bases include Fort Smith (6), Van Buren (4), and Alma (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Ken's Speedy Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 5.8 miles from Barling. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barling. 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 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 6.0, 6.2 |
The leading options for Barling are Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (8.8 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix-it Guys, LLC Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews); The Appliance Doctor (29.6 miles away, based in Poteau, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Barling. Ice maker repair in Barling.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Barling
Most ice machine calls in Barling 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Barling
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Barling, AR
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Barling do these technicians cover?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Barling
Ice Machine Repair Near Barling
Before you call a Barling technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.