KitchenAid owners in Claymont usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Claymont, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Claymont
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Claymont. 1 list an address in Claymont, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (14), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). Appliance Repairly is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Claymont. None of the repair companies near Claymont name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Claymont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
Closest matches for Claymont: Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (7.4 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (2.1 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nbili Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Chester, 4.4 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 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, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and In-Door-Ice system.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Claymont, DE
Most ice maker calls in Claymont 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.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Questions to Ask a Claymont Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Claymont, DE
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Which Claymont technicians work on KitchenAid?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Claymont, DE
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Claymont
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Claymont technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.