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. Below are the companies within reach of Van Buren, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Van Buren
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Van Buren. 4 of them are based in Van Buren itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Smith (6), Alma (1), and Winslow (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: All Pro Appliance, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 11 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.9 |
First up for Van Buren: Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (3.6 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL-IN appliance repair (29.9 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reeves & Son Arkansas Appliance Services (2.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 40 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Van Buren
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Van Buren Ice Maker Call
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 Van Buren. Freezer repair in Van Buren.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Van Buren, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
What Van Buren Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Van Buren 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Van Buren
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Van Buren, AR
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Ice Maker Repair Near Van Buren
Before you call a Van Buren 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.