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 Alameda list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Alameda CA
Within 30 miles of Alameda there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Alameda itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland (30), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). Nearest on the list: SKS Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Alameda names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alameda. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
First up for Alameda: KitchenAid Appliance (6.3 miles away, based in San Leandro, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KitchenAid Appliance Professionals (28.1 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King KitchenAid Appliance repair Sacramento (69.1 miles away, based in West Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kerenza Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and four-door refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Alameda Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Alameda and freezer repair in Alameda.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Alameda
Most ice maker calls in Alameda 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Alameda
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alameda, CA
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Related Repair Pages for Alameda
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Alameda technician bring the right parts.