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 La Quinta 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, La Quinta CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of La Quinta. 1 list an address in La Quinta, and the rest are spread across Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (11), and Indio (6). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Nearest on the list: Jade La Quinta Appliance Repair Inc, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions KitchenAid by name. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Quinta. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 5.7, 5.7 |
First up for La Quinta: Synergy Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Tech Mechanical (8.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.5 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (15.9 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in La Quinta and freezer repair in La Quinta.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for La Quinta, CA
Most ice maker calls in La Quinta 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in La Quinta
- 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: La Quinta, CA
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a La Quinta technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.