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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, New Lenox IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Lenox. 1 of them are based in New Lenox itself, and the rest are spread across Joliet (15), Tinley Park (5), and Orland Park (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Lincoln Highway Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from New Lenox. No company within 90 miles of New Lenox mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 4.2, 4.4 |
First up for New Lenox: Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Duncan Home Services (6.3 miles away, based in Frankfort, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Experts ASAP (9.8 miles away, based in Tinley Park).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in New Lenox and freezer repair in New Lenox.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for New Lenox, IL
Most ice maker calls in New Lenox 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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Hiring a Repair Company in New Lenox
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Lenox, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Which New Lenox technicians work on KitchenAid?
Other Refrigeration Repair in New Lenox
More KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
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.