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 Gardena list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Gardena
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gardena. 6 of them are based in Gardena itself, and other nearby bases include Inglewood (9), Torrance (7), and Hawthorne (4). South Bay Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Gardena. No company within 30 miles of Gardena names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
At the top of the Gardena list: Greenway Appliance Thermador & KitchenAid Repair. (16.1 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alex & Brothers Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.9 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Carson, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Gardena
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Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Gardena
Most ice maker calls in Gardena 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 Gardena
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gardena, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Gardena technician bring the right parts.