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. Below are independent repair companies serving Beardstown, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Beardstown
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Beardstown. 1 list an address in Beardstown, and the rest are spread across Springfield (8), Canton (3), and Pekin (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Trone Appliance Center, about 1.5 miles away. 1 lists KitchenAid specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Beardstown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 21.3, 29.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
First up for Beardstown: Trone Appliance Center (1.5 miles away, 4.2 stars from 37 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.3 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gorsuch Appliance (44.0 miles away, based in Canton, 4.1 stars from 45 reviews); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (47.8 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The units run a defrost cycle with a defrost heater, and meltwater flows to a drain pan, which explains sizzling or gurgling sounds. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Beardstown
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Beardstown and freezer repair in Beardstown.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 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?
- 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Beardstown
Most ice maker calls in Beardstown 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 Beardstown
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Beardstown, IL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Beardstown technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.