A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Benton list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Benton, AR
40 repair companies serve Benton from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Benton itself, and the rest are spread across Little Rock (21), North Little Rock (12), and Maumelle (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 13 businesses.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 10.7 |
First up for Benton: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (20.4 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Central One Service (15.9 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.7 stars from 1,997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.2 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Benton
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
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 Benton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Benton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Benton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Benton
Most ice machine calls in Benton 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 Benton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Benton, AR
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Benton technician a trip for parts.