Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Hawthorne involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Hawthorne list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hawthorne
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hawthorne. 4 of them are based in Hawthorne itself, and the rest are spread across Inglewood (10), Gardena (6), and Redondo Beach (4). No company within 30 miles of Hawthorne names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Top Appliance Repair Hawthorne is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Hawthorne. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
At the top of the Hawthorne list: Greenway Appliance Thermador & KitchenAid Repair. (17.1 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast fridge fix (4.8 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JennAir Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include built-in side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
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
- 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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hawthorne, CA
Most ice maker calls in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hawthorne, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hawthorne technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.