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 Gulf Gate Estates list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Gulf Gate Estates
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gulf Gate Estates. The rest are spread across Sarasota (39) and Nokomis (1). None of the repair companies near Gulf Gate Estates 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: Zack TV and Appliance, around 1.1 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gulf Gate Estates. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.6, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
At the top of the Gulf Gate Estates list: APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (5.6 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.4 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DND Appliance repair (6.9 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Gulf Gate Estates
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gulf Gate Estates and freezer repair in Gulf Gate Estates.
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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Gulf Gate Estates Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gulf Gate Estates, FL
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Gulf Gate Estates, FL
More KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
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.