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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bentonville and the Benton County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Bentonville
Within 30 miles of Bentonville there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Bentonville itself, and the rest are spread across Springdale (8), Fayetteville (6), and Rogers (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 18 businesses. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Springdale and Rogers, about 3.9 miles away.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 6.0, 8.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
Closest matches for Bentonville: Mr. Appliance of Springdale and Rogers (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 782 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Fayetteville, AR (18.9 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.8 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.5 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gliedt Appliance (12.2 miles away, based in Springdale, 4.4 stars from 174 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Bentonville. Ice maker repair in Bentonville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Bentonville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Bentonville
Most ice machine calls in Bentonville 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 Bentonville
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bentonville, AR
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Do you cover Bentonville and nearby towns?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Bentonville 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.