KitchenAid owners in Doctor Phillips usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Doctor Phillips list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Doctor Phillips FL
40 repair companies serve Doctor Phillips from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Orlando (29), Kissimmee (4), and Ocoee (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. None of the repair companies near Doctor Phillips 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: Doctor Phillips Appliance Rpr, around 0.3 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
At the top of the Doctor Phillips list: Appliances USA Pro (5.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 4,334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 382 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.2 stars from 782 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.7 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and four-door refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Doctor Phillips and freezer repair in Doctor Phillips.
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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Doctor Phillips
Most ice maker calls in Doctor Phillips 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Doctor Phillips Repair Technician
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Doctor Phillips, FL
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Doctor Phillips, FL
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Doctor Phillips
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.