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 Franklin Park, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Franklin Park IL
40 repair companies serve Franklin Park from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Franklin Park itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (9), Elmhurst (6), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Franklin Park Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Franklin Park. None of the repair companies near Franklin Park name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.0, 2.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
At the top of the Franklin Park list: IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions (3.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Franklin Park and freezer repair in Franklin Park.
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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Franklin Park, IL
Most ice maker calls in Franklin Park 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.
Questions to Ask a Franklin Park Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, IL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Franklin Park technicians work on KitchenAid?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Franklin Park technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.