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 Hot Springs Village, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hot Springs Village
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hot Springs Village. Other nearby bases include Little Rock (19), North Little Rock (9), and Hot Springs (4). Distances run up to about 40 miles. The closest is George's Appliance Services, about 8.8 miles away. None of the repair companies near Hot Springs Village name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hot Springs Village is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hot Springs Village. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.8, 12.7, 12.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
The leading options for Hot Springs Village are A-Tech Appliance Service (39.6 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Chuck's Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 4.2 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.4 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.2 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Benton, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
The units run a defrost cycle with a defrost heater, and meltwater flows to a drain pan, which explains sizzling or gurgling sounds. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
- Ice dispenser not working. If ice is lodged in the dispenser, set a towel and dish under the chute and let the ice thaw on its own. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hot Springs Village
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Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Hot Springs Village
Most ice maker calls in Hot Springs Village 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.
Questions to Ask a Hot Springs Village Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hot Springs Village, AR
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hot Springs Village technician bring the right parts.