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. Below are independent repair companies serving Sun City Center, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Sun City Center FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sun City Center. 3 of them are based in Sun City Center itself, and other nearby bases include Brandon (10), Tampa (8), and Riverview (7). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Emergency Appliance Repair Sun City Center is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Sun City Center. None of the repair companies near Sun City Center name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.4, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Sun City Center are Mr. Appliance of Brandon and Riverview (13.3 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (14.6 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Pro (10.0 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Plus Solutions (14.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sun City Center
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Sun City Center and freezer repair in Sun City Center.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- KitchenAid recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Sun City Center
Most ice maker calls in Sun City Center 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Sun City Center
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sun City Center, FL
Do you work for KitchenAid?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sun City Center
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sun City Center
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.