Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mountain Home and the Baxter County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Mountain Home
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mountain Home. 1 of them are based in Mountain Home itself, and other nearby bases include Batesville (4), Branson (3), and West Plains (2). Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Mountain Home. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Mountain Home is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mountain Home. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 38.8, 41.6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Mountain Home: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.1 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Richardson Appliance Sales & Service (42.1 miles away, based in Harrison, 4.7 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.8 miles away, based in West Plains, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Branson (53.9 miles away, based in Branson, 4.8 stars from 47 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 Mountain Home. Freezer repair in Mountain Home.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Mountain Home
Most ice maker calls in Mountain Home 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Mountain Home
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Mountain Home, AR
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Mountain Home
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Before you call a Mountain Home technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.