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 Harvey, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Harvey
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Harvey. 2 list an address in Harvey, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Tinley Park (4), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Harvey mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: AAA Server Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Harvey. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 2.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Harvey list: Terry's Service Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (7.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and four-door refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What Gets Fixed on a Harvey Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Harvey and freezer repair in Harvey.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Harvey
Most ice maker calls in Harvey 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Harvey
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Harvey, IL
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for Harvey
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Harvey
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.