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 Pocahontas list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Pocahontas
14 repair companies serve Pocahontas from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Batesville (4), Paragould (2), and Jonesboro (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Emergency Appliance Repair in Paragould is the nearest, roughly 30.3 miles from Pocahontas. Pocahontas is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pocahontas. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 30.3, 31.2, 34.6 |
The leading options for Pocahontas are Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (47.0 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.6 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burke's Heat, Air & Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Paragould, 4.8 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance 911 (39.0 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Pocahontas
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Pocahontas is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Pocahontas.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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)
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 machine cleaning service: $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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Pocahontas
Most ice machine calls in Pocahontas 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Pocahontas
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pocahontas, AR
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Pocahontas
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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 Pocahontas technician a trip for parts.