KitchenAid owners in Carbondale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Carbondale IL
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Carbondale. 1 of them are based in Carbondale itself, and other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). Mid America Services is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Carbondale. Of those, 2 mention KitchenAid by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Carbondale is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.4, 11.9 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 2 |
Closest matches for Carbondale: Mid America Services (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.2 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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 clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Carbondale
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Carbondale and freezer repair in Carbondale.
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
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Carbondale
Most ice maker calls in Carbondale 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 Carbondale
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Carbondale, IL
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.