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 San Luis Obispo, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, San Luis Obispo CA
Within 30 miles of San Luis Obispo there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in San Luis Obispo, and other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), Atascadero (2), and Los Osos (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. None of the repair companies near San Luis Obispo name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Luis Obispo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.0, 1.2 |
Closest matches for San Luis Obispo: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (11.1 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Gets Fixed on a San Luis Obispo Freezer Call
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What San Luis Obispo Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: San Luis Obispo, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in San Luis Obispo
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Luis Obispo
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.