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. Below are independent repair companies serving Taft, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by KitchenAid. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact KitchenAid directly.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Taft
Within 30 miles of Taft there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Taft itself, and other nearby bases include Bakersfield (30) and Anaheim (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. None of the repair companies near Taft name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 20 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taft. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 21.9, 22.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
First up for Taft: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Service & Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.1 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology). Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The units run a defrost cycle with a defrost heater, and meltwater flows to a drain pan, which explains sizzling or gurgling sounds. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
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)
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Taft and freezer repair in Taft.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Taft
Most ice maker calls in Taft 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 Taft
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Taft, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Which Taft technicians work on KitchenAid?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Taft
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Taft technician bring the right parts.