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 Downers Grove, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Downers Grove IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Downers Grove. 4 of them are based in Downers Grove itself, and other nearby bases include Darien (6), Naperville (5), and Lisle (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Downers Grove mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Town & Country Appliance Service, about 0.3 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Downers Grove: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.8 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sameday Chicago Refrigeration Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Darien, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Downers Grove Freezer Call
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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 recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Downers Grove, IL
Most ice maker calls in Downers Grove 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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Hiring a Repair Company in Downers Grove
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Downers Grove, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Downers Grove technicians work on KitchenAid?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Downers Grove technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.