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. 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 St. Simons
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of St. Simons. The rest are spread across Brunswick (7), Savannah (7), and Jacksonville (5). No company within 90 miles of St. Simons mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is New Legacy Appliance Repair LLC, about 6.1 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Simons is inside its regular service area.
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) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 36 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 6.6, 6.6 |
Closest matches for St. Simons: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J B and Sons Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (42.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hedlund Appliance Service (59.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Small or hollow cubes. Keep the water filter current and check that the line behind the refrigerator is not kinked and the correct supply valve is installed, since low pressure causes small, hollow cubes. 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a St. Simons Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in St. Simons and freezer repair in St. Simons.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for St. Simons
Most ice maker calls in St. Simons 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 St. Simons Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: St. Simons, GA
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near St. Simons
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a St. Simons technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.