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. Below are independent repair companies serving Bartonville, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bartonville
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bartonville. The rest are spread across Peoria (8), Pekin (3), and Canton (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Bartonville mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Advantage Appliance Repair, Inc. is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Bartonville. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bartonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
At the top of the Bartonville list: Horner's Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.1 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (10.5 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bartonville and freezer repair in Bartonville.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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 Repair Cost Ranges
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Bartonville
Most ice maker calls in Bartonville 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Bartonville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bartonville, IL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Which Bartonville technicians work on KitchenAid?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bartonville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.