Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Clear Lake involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Clear Lake list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Clear Lake
Within 60 miles of Clear Lake there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Charles City (3), Austin (2), and Algona (2). No company within 90 miles of Clear Lake mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Prahm Repair, LLC., about 15.1 miles away. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Clear Lake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.1, 25.9, 28.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
First up for Clear Lake: Sears Appliance Repair (35.7 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus (35.8 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.7 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.2 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and In-Door-Ice system. Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), bottom-freezer refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Clear Lake
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Clear Lake and freezer repair in Clear Lake.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- Change the undercounter ice maker's water filter about every 9 months or 2,000 gallons, sooner with very hard water. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- 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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Clear Lake
Most ice maker calls in Clear Lake 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Clear Lake
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Clear Lake, IA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Clear Lake technicians work on KitchenAid?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Clear Lake, IA
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Clear Lake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.