When an ice machine in Monticello slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Monticello and the Drew County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Monticello, AR
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Monticello. 1 list an address in Monticello, and other nearby bases include Pine Bluff (3), Bastrop (3), and El Dorado (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. George Hales Repair Services. is the nearest, roughly 3.6 miles from Monticello. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Monticello is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Monticello. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 34.9, 42.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
First up for Monticello: George Hales Repair Services. (3.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.9 miles away, based in Crossett, 3.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.3 miles away, based in El Dorado, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Monticello is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Monticello.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Monticello, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Monticello, AR
Most ice machine calls in Monticello 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 Monticello Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Monticello, AR
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Monticello
Ice Machine Repair Near Monticello
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Monticello technician a trip for parts.