Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Magnolia and the Columbia County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Magnolia, AR
Within 60 miles of Magnolia there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Magnolia, and the rest are spread across Texarkana (4), Bossier City (3), and El Dorado (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Magnolia 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 23.7, 32.0 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
First up for Magnolia: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.3 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (49.0 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in El Dorado, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Magnolia
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker 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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Magnolia Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Magnolia 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. § 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 Magnolia
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Magnolia, AR
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Find Your Brand in Magnolia
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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 Magnolia technician a trip for parts.