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. Below are independent repair companies serving Meriden, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Meriden
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Meriden. 8 list an address in Meriden, and other nearby bases include Waterbury (6), New Britain (4), and Cheshire (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. No company within 90 miles of Meriden mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Your Local Appliance Repair And Service, about 0.5 miles away. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Meriden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.1, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
The leading options for Meriden are Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moe Appliances Repair LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Wallingford, 4.9 stars from 1,419 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Newington, 4.5 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What Gets Fixed on a Meriden Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Meriden and freezer repair in Meriden.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Meriden
Most ice maker calls in Meriden 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Meriden
- 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: Meriden, CT
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Meriden
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Meriden technician bring the right parts.