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. The Fort Walton Beach list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by KitchenAid. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact KitchenAid directly.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Fort Walton Beach FL
20 repair companies serve Fort Walton Beach from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Fort Walton Beach, and other nearby bases include Gulf Breeze (5), Destin (3), and Navarre (2). No company within 90 miles of Fort Walton Beach 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 0.5 miles from Fort Walton Beach. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Walton Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 7.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
The leading options for Fort Walton Beach are Surfside Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Navarre, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Spot (19.6 miles away, based in Santa Rosa Beach, 5.0 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brand Air & Appliance, Inc (28.8 miles away, based in Milton, 4.9 stars from 108 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- 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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Walton Beach Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Fort Walton Beach and freezer repair in Fort Walton Beach.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Fort Walton Beach
Most ice maker calls in Fort Walton Beach 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.
Before You Book in Fort Walton Beach
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Fort Walton Beach, FL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Fort Walton Beach technician bring the right parts.