KitchenAid owners in Port Wentworth usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Port Wentworth, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Port Wentworth
24 repair companies serve Port Wentworth from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Savannah (12), Ridgeland (3), and Hilton Head Island (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. None of the repair companies near Port Wentworth name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Sammy’s Appliance LLC is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from Port Wentworth. The 21 rated companies in range average 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.5, 10.1 |
Closest matches for Port Wentworth: All About Appliance Repairs (18.8 miles away, based in Ellabell, 4.7 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation Comfort Control, LLC (10.1 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Griffin Appliance Repair LLC (11.1 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.8 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
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 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 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Port Wentworth Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Port Wentworth and freezer repair in Port Wentworth.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Port Wentworth
Most ice maker calls in Port Wentworth 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.
Questions to Ask a Port Wentworth Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Port Wentworth, GA
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Port Wentworth technician bring the right parts.