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. The Dubuque list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Dubuque IA
34 repair companies serve Dubuque from within 60 miles. 5 of them are based in Dubuque itself, and the rest are spread across Freeport (6), Marion (4), and Cedar Rapids (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Dubuque mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Gateway Appliance Sales & Service, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. Dubuque is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 34 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 1.4 |
First up for Dubuque: Ellis Appliance INC (2.1 miles away, 3.1 stars from 15 reviews); The Appliance Guy (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 18 reviews); Gateway Appliance Sales & Service (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A B Appliance Services & Repair (57.1 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Set the fridge to 33 to 40°F and the freezer to 0°F and let them run 24 hours; KitchenAid suggests a professional to thaw a frozen water line. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Dubuque and freezer repair in Dubuque.
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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Dubuque
Most ice maker calls in Dubuque 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dubuque
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Dubuque, IA
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Dubuque technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.