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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Altadena
Within 30 miles of Altadena there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Altadena, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (18), La Cañada Flintridge (5), and South Pasadena (4). None of the companies within 30 miles mention KitchenAid by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rapid Altadena Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Altadena. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.7 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 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.4, 3.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Altadena list: Greenway Appliance Thermador & KitchenAid Repair. (10.1 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (5.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
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 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Altadena and freezer repair in Altadena.
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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Altadena Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Altadena 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Altadena
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Altadena, CA
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Altadena
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.