When an ice maker in Monticello stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Monticello, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Monticello, AR
11 repair companies serve Monticello from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Monticello, and other nearby bases include Pine Bluff (3), Bastrop (3), and El Dorado (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: George Hales Repair Services., around 3.6 miles out. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 11 businesses. Monticello is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Monticello. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.6, 34.9, 42.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
First up for Monticello: Sears Appliance Repair (57.3 miles away, based in El Dorado, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.9 miles away, based in Crossett, 3.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George Hales Repair Services. (3.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Monticello. Freezer repair in Monticello.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Monticello
Most ice maker calls in Monticello 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Monticello
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Monticello, AR
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Monticello
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Monticello faster and cheaper.