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. The Paragould list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Paragould, AR
19 repair companies serve Paragould from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Paragould, and the rest are spread across Jonesboro (2), Poplar Bluff (2), and Covington (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Emergency Appliance Repair in Paragould is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Paragould. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Paragould is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.2, 18.6 |
First up for Paragould: Burke's Heat, Air & Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (51.6 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance 911 (23.4 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Paragould
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Paragould is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Paragould.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Paragould
Most ice machine calls in Paragould 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.
Questions to Ask a Paragould Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Paragould, AR
Do you cover Paragould and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Paragould technician a trip for parts.