If your KitchenAid ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Athens list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Athens
31 repair companies serve Athens from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Athens itself, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Ardmore (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Jay's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Athens. None of the repair companies near Athens name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
Closest matches for Athens: A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (18.1 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (20.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Dan's Appliance Service (15.5 miles away, based in Ardmore, 4.7 stars from 213 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
The undercounter ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, and a dirty air-cooled condenser can cut output to little or no ice and overheat parts. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Undercounter ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the water pan drain cap is tight and run the cleaning cycle. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Athens and freezer repair in Athens.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- Replace the refrigerator water filter about every six months or when the indicator comes on, since a clogged or loose filter cuts flow to the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Athens
Most ice maker calls in Athens 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Athens
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Athens, AL
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Athens
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Athens technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.