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. The East End 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 East End, AR
40 repair companies serve East End from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Little Rock (21), North Little Rock (17), and Benton (2). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Dependable Household Appliance Repair Solutions, around 8.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 55 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.7, 8.7, 10.2 |
Closest matches for East End: A-Tech Appliance Service (13.5 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Benton, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central One Service (14.2 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.7 stars from 1,997 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.2 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in East End
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 East End is the better fit. Ice maker repair in East End.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for East End
Most ice machine calls in East End 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 East End Repair Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: East End, AR
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Before you call a East End 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.