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. Below are independent repair companies serving Hartselle, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hartselle
Within 30 miles of Hartselle there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Huntsville (12), Madison (5), and Cullman (4). None of the repair companies near Hartselle name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is eva appliance, about 12.7 miles away. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.7, 16.6, 17.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
At the top of the Hartselle list: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (19.0 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (26.7 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Arab, 4.5 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
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
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hartselle
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hartselle, AL
Most ice maker calls in Hartselle 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hartselle
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hartselle, AL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hartselle
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hartselle
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hartselle technician bring the right parts.