When an ice machine in Forrest City slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Forrest City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Forrest City, AR
Within 60 miles of Forrest City there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Forrest City itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Searcy (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Kevin Brown's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Forrest City. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 32 businesses. Forrest City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 14.6, 32.0 |
At the top of the Forrest City list: Kevin Brown's Appliance Service (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 20 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.1 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kent Heating & Air Services (42.4 miles away, based in Trumann, 4.8 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (59.9 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Forrest City
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- 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 Forrest City. Ice maker repair in Forrest City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Forrest City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Forrest City
Most ice machine calls in Forrest City 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.
Before You Book in Forrest City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forrest City, AR
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