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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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, Santa Fe Springs CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Santa Fe Springs. 1 of them are based in Santa Fe Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Downey (11), Whittier (9), and Buena Park (4). Nearest on the list: General Service Plumbing Whittier, around 2.1 miles out. 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. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Fe Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.5, 2.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
The leading options for Santa Fe Springs are Greenway Appliance Thermador & KitchenAid Repair. (8.3 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology). On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
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
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Santa Fe Springs Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Santa Fe Springs and freezer repair in Santa Fe Springs.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Santa Fe Springs
Most ice maker calls in Santa Fe Springs 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 Santa Fe Springs Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Santa Fe Springs, CA
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Santa Fe Springs technician bring the right parts.