KitchenAid owners in Clarendon Hills usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Clarendon Hills list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Clarendon Hills
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clarendon Hills. The rest are spread across Darien (6), Downers Grove (4), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Clarendon Hills mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rapid Hinsdale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Clarendon Hills. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clarendon Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
At the top of the Clarendon Hills list: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (3.7 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (6.0 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sameday Chicago Refrigeration Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Darien, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Undercounter ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the water pan drain cap is tight and run the cleaning cycle. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Clarendon Hills Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Clarendon Hills and freezer repair in Clarendon Hills.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Clarendon Hills
Most ice maker calls in Clarendon Hills 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 Clarendon Hills
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Clarendon Hills, IL
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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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.