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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Highland
40 repair companies serve Highland from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Highland itself, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (18), Redlands (6), and Yucaipa (6). No company within 30 miles of Highland names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Family Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Highland. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.2, 3.7 |
First up for Highland: Greenway Appliance Thermador & KitchenAid Repair. (53.5 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redlands Refrigerator Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Redlands, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
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
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Highland
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Highland and freezer repair in Highland.
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
- 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
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Highland
Most ice maker calls in Highland 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 Highland
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Highland, CA
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
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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.