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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Palmetto Estates
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Palmetto Estates. Other nearby bases include Miami (29), Palmetto Bay (5), and Cutler Bay (3). Highpoint Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Palmetto Estates. None of the repair companies near Palmetto Estates name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palmetto Estates. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
At the top of the Palmetto Estates list: Flamingo Appliance Service (3.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Los Nachos Appliance Services (1.3 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (2.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Applianceteck (3.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Palmetto Estates
Most ice maker calls in Palmetto 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.
Before You Book in Palmetto Estates
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Palmetto Estates, FL
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Palmetto Estates technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.