If your KitchenAid ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Des Moines 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 Des Moines
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Des Moines. 11 list an address in Des Moines, and the rest are spread across Urbandale (5), West Des Moines (2), and Ankeny (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. None of the repair companies near Des Moines name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Everett Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Des Moines. Across 25 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
The leading options for Des Moines are Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (8.4 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Gets Fixed on a Des Moines Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Des Moines and freezer repair in Des Moines.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Des Moines
Most ice maker calls in Des Moines 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 Des Moines
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Des Moines, IA
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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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.