KitchenAid owners in San Carlos usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The San Carlos 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Carlos
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Carlos. 7 list an address in San Carlos, and the rest are spread across Redwood City (18), Belmont (7), and San Mateo (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. No company within 30 miles of San Carlos names KitchenAid in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Speedy Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from San Carlos. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Carlos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
Closest matches for San Carlos: KitchenAid Appliance Professionals (14.0 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KitchenAid Appliance (16.3 miles away, based in San Leandro, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King KitchenAid Appliance repair Sacramento (85.0 miles away, based in West Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (1.8 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
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 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in San Carlos
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in San Carlos and freezer repair in San Carlos.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Carlos, CA
Most ice maker calls in San Carlos 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 San Carlos
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Carlos, CA
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Which San Carlos technicians work on KitchenAid?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Carlos
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a San Carlos technician bring the right parts.