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 DeKalb, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near DeKalb
Within 30 miles of DeKalb there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Aurora (9), Elgin (8), and St. Charles (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. The closest is Knodle's Appliance Services Co Inc, about 5.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of DeKalb mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 7.9, 11.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for DeKalb are Arrowhead Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (24.9 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Plano, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The undercounter ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, and a dirty air-cooled condenser can cut output to little or no ice and overheat parts. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in DeKalb and freezer repair in DeKalb.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
- 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
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for DeKalb, IL
Most ice maker calls in DeKalb 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.
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Before You Book in DeKalb
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: DeKalb, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in DeKalb
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a DeKalb technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.