Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Kahaluu-Keauhou involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Kahaluu-Keauhou HI
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Kahaluu-Keauhou. Other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (5) and Hilo (4). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Service Co., around 0.6 miles out. None of the repair companies near Kahaluu-Keauhou name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Kahaluu-Keauhou is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kahaluu-Keauhou. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 5.6, 5.9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
First up for Kahaluu-Keauhou: Affordable Appliance (7.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (5.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.9 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Kahaluu-Keauhou and freezer repair in Kahaluu-Keauhou.
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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
Most ice maker calls in Kahaluu-Keauhou 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.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kahaluu-Keauhou
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Kahaluu-Keauhou
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Kahaluu-Keauhou technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.