KitchenAid owners in Santa Clara usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Santa Clara, 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, Santa Clara CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Clara. 13 of them are based in Santa Clara itself, and other nearby bases include San Jose (14) and Sunnyvale (13). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. The closest is Fast Appliance Repair Santa Clara, about 0.9 miles away. None of the companies within 30 miles mention KitchenAid by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Clara. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
The leading options for Santa Clara are KitchenAid Appliance Professionals (4.9 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KitchenAid Appliance (27.0 miles away, based in San Leandro, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King KitchenAid Appliance repair Sacramento (87.6 miles away, based in West Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance Services (1.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 893 reviews).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Santa Clara and freezer repair in Santa Clara.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Santa Clara, CA
Most ice maker calls in Santa Clara 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Santa Clara
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Santa Clara, CA
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Santa Clara
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Santa Clara technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.