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 Fort Dodge 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Fort Dodge IA
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Fort Dodge. Other nearby bases include Algona (2), Webster City (1), and Ames (1). 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 18.6 miles away. The 7 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Fort Dodge is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.6, 38.7, 39.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
At the top of the Fort Dodge list: Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (44.3 miles away, based in Ames, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.1 miles away, based in Carroll, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Algona, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
- 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
What Fort Dodge Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Dodge, IA
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fort Dodge technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.