Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Forrest City involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Forrest City list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Forrest City
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Forrest City. 1 list an address in Forrest City, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Searcy (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Kevin Brown's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Forrest City. No company within 90 miles of Forrest City mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 32 businesses. Forrest City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 14.6, 32.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
At the top of the Forrest City list: Sears Appliance Repair (58.1 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin Brown's Appliance Service (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 20 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (59.9 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Kent Heating & Air Services (42.4 miles away, based in Trumann, 4.8 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
If the ice maker has a reset button, press and hold it for a few seconds; if not, unplug the refrigerator for 1 minute and plug it back in. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Forrest City
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Forrest City and freezer repair in Forrest City.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- Change the undercounter ice maker's water filter about every 9 months or 2,000 gallons, sooner with very hard water. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- Run the undercounter ice maker's clean cycle (about 70 minutes) with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the clean light turns red or about every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Forrest City
Most ice maker calls in Forrest City 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.
Questions to Ask a Forrest City Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forrest City, AR
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.