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.
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 East Lake-Orient Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Lake-Orient Park. Other nearby bases include Tampa (25), Brandon (9), and Thonotosassa (2). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.1 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Lake-Orient Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 3.2, 4.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
First up for East Lake-Orient Park: Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (4.1 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews); Appliances Plus Solutions (4.7 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (7.3 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, 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, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a East Lake-Orient Park Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in East Lake-Orient Park and freezer repair in East Lake-Orient Park.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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 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
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for East Lake-Orient Park, FL
Most ice maker calls in East Lake-Orient Park 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near East Lake-Orient Park
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: East Lake-Orient Park, FL
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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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.