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. The Hoopeston list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hoopeston
29 repair companies serve Hoopeston from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Champaign (5), Lafayette (5), and Crawfordsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Thiele's Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 22.7 miles from Hoopeston. No company within 90 miles of Hoopeston mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Hoopeston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.7, 23.0, 23.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
First up for Hoopeston: Purcell Appliance Center (28.0 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (41.9 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West Central Indiana (49.8 miles away, based in Crawfordsville, 4.8 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hoopeston
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hoopeston and freezer repair in Hoopeston.
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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hoopeston, IL
Most ice maker calls in Hoopeston 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 Hoopeston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hoopeston, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hoopeston, IL
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hoopeston
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hoopeston technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.