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 North Sarasota list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, North Sarasota FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Sarasota. The rest are spread across Sarasota (32) and Bradenton (8). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Kindness Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of North Sarasota mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
First up for North Sarasota: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (3.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (2.6 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (5.2 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.4 stars from 236 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.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker 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
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in North Sarasota and freezer repair in North Sarasota.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Sarasota, FL
Most ice maker calls in North Sarasota 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 North Sarasota
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Sarasota, FL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in North Sarasota
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Sarasota
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a North Sarasota technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.