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 Milford, 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Milford
23 repair companies serve Milford from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Milford, and the rest are spread across Dover (6), Rehoboth Beach (2), and Cape May (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Milford mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Milford. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Milford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 7.9, 14.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
Closest matches for Milford: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed Wright's Appliance & Repair Service, Inc. (18.9 miles away, based in Lewes, 4.5 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Rehoboth Beach, 4.6 stars from 563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Red Services - HVAC, Plumbing, Electric (16.3 miles away, based in Camden Wyoming, 4.9 stars from 335 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and four-door refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Milford
Most ice maker calls in Milford 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Milford
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Milford, DE
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Milford technicians work on KitchenAid?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Milford
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.