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. Below are independent repair companies serving Placentia, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Placentia CA
Within 30 miles of Placentia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Placentia, and other nearby bases include Anaheim (12), Fullerton (8), and Yorba Linda (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Placentia names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is OC Appliance Repair Group, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
First up for Placentia: Greenway Appliance Thermador & KitchenAid Repair. (18.2 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Appliance Subzero & Wolf Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Orange, 4.8 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pride Appliance Repair - Placentia (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Executive Appliance Service (4.2 miles away, based in Brea, 4.7 stars from 272 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, side-by-side refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and four-door refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Placentia
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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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Placentia
Most ice maker calls in Placentia 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).
Questions to Ask a Placentia Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Placentia, CA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Placentia
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.