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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Walnut Ridge
14 repair companies serve Walnut Ridge from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Batesville (4), Jonesboro (2), and Paragould (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 23.5 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Walnut Ridge is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Walnut Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 23.5, 25.5, 26.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
Closest matches for Walnut Ridge: Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (56.6 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance 911 (27.4 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews); Burke's Heat, Air & Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Paragould, 4.8 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Walnut Ridge
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Walnut Ridge
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 Walnut Ridge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Walnut Ridge.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Walnut Ridge, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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 Walnut Ridge, AR
Most ice machine calls in Walnut Ridge 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Walnut Ridge
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Walnut Ridge, AR
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Walnut Ridge, AR
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Walnut Ridge faster.