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. The Atherton list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Atherton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Atherton. The rest are spread across Redwood City (16), Palo Alto (12), and Menlo Park (7). 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. The closest is Appliance Maintenance Center, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 23 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
First up for Atherton: KitchenAid Appliance Professionals (9.4 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KitchenAid Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in San Leandro, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King KitchenAid Appliance repair Sacramento (86.2 miles away, based in West Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Refrigerator Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Palo Alto, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, In-Door-Ice system, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
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
- Small or hollow cubes. Keep the water filter current and check that the line behind the refrigerator is not kinked and the correct supply valve is installed, since low pressure causes small, hollow cubes. 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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Atherton and freezer repair in Atherton.
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
- 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 Repair Cost Ranges
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Atherton
Most ice maker calls in Atherton 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Atherton
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Atherton, CA
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Atherton
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Atherton technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.