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. The Palmetto 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Palmetto FL
40 repair companies serve Palmetto from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Palmetto, and other nearby bases include Bradenton (20) and Sarasota (18). Distances run up to about 13 miles. None of the repair companies near Palmetto name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Dan Demers Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.9, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Palmetto: Teodor Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (8.7 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); All Pro Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Bradenton, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Palmetto
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Palmetto and freezer repair in Palmetto.
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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Palmetto
Most ice maker calls in Palmetto 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 Palmetto
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Palmetto, FL
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Palmetto technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.