A KitchenAid ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Aptos, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Aptos
Within 30 miles of Aptos there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Aptos itself, and the rest are spread across Santa Cruz (8), Los Gatos (6), and Watsonville (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. No company within 30 miles of Aptos names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Aptos, around 0.9 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.9, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Aptos list: KitchenAid Appliance Professionals (29.4 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KitchenAid Appliance (52.6 miles away, based in San Leandro, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); GilTech Appliance Inc (16.8 miles away, based in Gilroy, 4.8 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Aptos Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Aptos and freezer repair in Aptos.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- KitchenAid recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Aptos
Most ice maker calls in Aptos 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 Aptos
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Aptos, CA
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for Aptos
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Aptos
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.