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. 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, Air Force Academy CO
40 repair companies serve Air Force Academy from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Colorado Springs (32), Castle Rock (3), and Manitou Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. None of the repair companies near Air Force Academy name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Apexstone Appliance Repair Pros, around 3.5 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.3, 5.6 |
At the top of the Air Force Academy list: Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (7.4 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews); Alpha Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 5.0 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dakine Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews); D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (12.5 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), built-in side-by-side refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Air Force Academy Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Air Force Academy and freezer repair in Air Force Academy.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Air Force Academy Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Air Force Academy 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Air Force Academy
- 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?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Air Force Academy, CO
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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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.