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 Gainesville, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by KitchenAid. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact KitchenAid directly.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Gainesville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gainesville. 4 of them are based in Gainesville itself, and other nearby bases include Buford (7), Cumming (7), and Dacula (4). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gainesville mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.8, 5.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
Closest matches for Gainesville: Appliance EMT of Buford (13.0 miles away, based in Buford, 4.9 stars from 4,577 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Pros & Refrigeration Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Flowery Branch, 4.9 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AT applianceservices/Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Cumming, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 121 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. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, side-by-side refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- Undercounter ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the water pan drain cap is tight and run the cleaning cycle. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Gainesville
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gainesville and freezer repair in Gainesville.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Gainesville
Most ice maker calls in Gainesville 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Gainesville
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gainesville, GA
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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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.