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 Macomb, 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Macomb
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Macomb. 2 list an address in Macomb, and other nearby bases include Peoria (6), Canton (3), and Galesburg (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. Jeff's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Macomb. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Macomb is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Macomb. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.8, 5.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
The leading options for Macomb are Fowler's Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adam's Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Good Hope, 5.0 stars from 64 reviews); Horner's Appliance (56.9 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.3 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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)
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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Macomb Freezer Call
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Macomb, IL
Most ice maker calls in Macomb 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 Macomb Repair Technician
- 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?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Macomb, IL
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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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.