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 Blythe, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Blythe CA
6 repair companies serve Blythe from within 64 miles. 1 list an address in Blythe, and other nearby bases include Lake Havasu City (4) and Yuma (1). Distances run up to about 64 miles. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blythe is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Blythe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 61.0, 61.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Companies within 64 miles | 6 |
Closest matches for Blythe: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (61.2 miles away, based in Lake Havasu City, 4.5 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (64.0 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Brightstone Appliance Repair Pros (61.0 miles away, based in Lake Havasu City, 5.0 stars from 2 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, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Set the fridge to 33 to 40°F and the freezer to 0°F and let them run 24 hours; KitchenAid suggests a professional to thaw a frozen water line. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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 will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Blythe
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Blythe and freezer repair in Blythe.
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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Blythe
Most ice maker calls in Blythe 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 Blythe
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Blythe, CA
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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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.