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. 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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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, La Mesa CA
40 repair companies serve La Mesa from within 30 miles. 10 of them are based in La Mesa itself, and the rest are spread across El Cajon (13), San Diego (8), and Spring Valley (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Precision La Mesa Appliance Repair Inc, around 0.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of La Mesa mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Mesa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 0.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the La Mesa list: Spark Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.7 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SmartFix Appliances (2.7 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.8 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - San Diego, CA (4.8 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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 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
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around La Mesa
Most ice maker calls in La Mesa 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 La Mesa
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: La Mesa, CA
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a La Mesa technician bring the right parts.