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 Rock Falls, 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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Rock Falls
Within 60 miles of Rock Falls there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Freeport (6), Rockford (5), and Bettendorf (3). Distances run up to about 46 miles. Of those, 1 mentions KitchenAid by name. Johnson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Rock Falls. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Rock Falls 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.4, 11.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
The leading options for Rock Falls are A B Appliance Services & Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Sterling, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnson Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Rock Falls and freezer repair in Rock Falls.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Rock Falls
Most ice maker calls in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rock Falls, IL
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Rock Falls, IL
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rock Falls
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.