A KitchenAid ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Solvang 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 Solvang
Within 30 miles of Solvang there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Santa Barbara (11), Goleta (5), and Santa Maria (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mission Appliance Services, around 3.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Solvang mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 18.4, 18.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
Closest matches for Solvang: Superman Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (25.3 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Solvang and freezer repair in Solvang.
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
- KitchenAid recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Solvang, CA
Most ice maker calls in Solvang 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 Solvang
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Solvang, CA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Solvang technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.