Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Magnolia, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Magnolia, AR
16 repair companies serve Magnolia from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Magnolia itself, and other nearby bases include Texarkana (4), Bossier City (3), and El Dorado (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 14 businesses. Magnolia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 23.7, 32.0 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
First up for Magnolia: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Springhill, 4.4 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in El Dorado, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (49.0 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Magnolia. Ice maker repair in Magnolia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
Around Magnolia
Most ice machine calls in Magnolia 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 Magnolia
- 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 is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Magnolia, AR
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Magnolia?
Do you cover Magnolia and nearby towns?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Magnolia
Before you call a Magnolia 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.