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 Humboldt 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Humboldt
9 repair companies serve Humboldt from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Algona (2), Webster City (1), and Storm Lake (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. The closest is Algona Appliance, about 23.8 miles away. 1 lists KitchenAid specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 9 businesses. Humboldt 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 23.8, 24.8, 27.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
The leading options for Humboldt are Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Webster City, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Algona, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (56.2 miles away, based in Carroll, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (57.7 miles away, based in Ames, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and In-Door-Ice system.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Humboldt
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Humboldt and freezer repair in Humboldt.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Humboldt
Most ice maker calls in Humboldt 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.
Questions to Ask a Humboldt Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Humboldt, IA
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Humboldt technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.