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. Below are the companies within reach of Blytheville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Blytheville, AR
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Blytheville. 1 list an address in Blytheville, and other nearby bases include Memphis (8), Bartlett (4), and Covington (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blytheville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 16.2, 22.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 45 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Blytheville are Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Kennett, 4.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance (36.1 miles away, based in Atoka, 4.8 stars from 56 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Blytheville
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Blytheville
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Blytheville. Ice maker repair in Blytheville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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 Blytheville Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Blytheville 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. § 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 Blytheville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Blytheville, AR
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Blytheville 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.