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 Hawthorn Woods, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Hawthorn Woods
40 repair companies serve Hawthorn Woods from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Buffalo Grove (8), Arlington Heights (6), and Wheeling (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. No company within 90 miles of Hawthorn Woods 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: Sterling Service Group, around 1.8 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.2, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
Closest matches for Hawthorn Woods: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (7.1 miles away, based in Arlington Heights, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice dispenser not working. If ice is lodged in the dispenser, set a towel and dish under the chute and let the ice thaw on its own. 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hawthorn Woods and freezer repair in Hawthorn Woods.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 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?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Hawthorn Woods
Most ice maker calls in Hawthorn Woods 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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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hawthorn Woods
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hawthorn Woods, IL
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hawthorn Woods
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hawthorn Woods
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hawthorn Woods technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.