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 Midlothian, 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Midlothian
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Midlothian. 2 of them are based in Midlothian itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (6), Orland Park (5), and Tinley Park (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Emergency Appliance Repair in Midlothian, around 0.4 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Midlothian mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
Closest matches for Midlothian: Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Alsip Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Man (6.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.7 stars from 364 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Midlothian and freezer repair in Midlothian.
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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Midlothian
Most ice maker calls in Midlothian 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 Midlothian
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Midlothian, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Midlothian technicians work on KitchenAid?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for Midlothian
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Midlothian technician bring the right parts.