An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Benton and the Saline County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Benton, AR
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Benton. 2 of them are based in Benton itself, and the rest are spread across Little Rock (21), North Little Rock (12), and Maumelle (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Benton. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 10.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 56 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for Benton are Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (20.4 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Chuck's Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 4.2 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Appliance Geeks (21.4 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Benton.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Benton
Most ice maker calls in Benton come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Benton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Benton, AR
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Benton
Ice Maker Repair Near Benton
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Benton technician a trip for parts.