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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Rockford
Our data shows 35 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rockford. 9 list an address in Rockford, and the rest are spread across Freeport (5), Belvidere (3), and Loves Park (2). The closest is Appliance Repair Technologies Rockford, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Rockford mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
The leading options for Rockford are Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); A B Appliance Services & Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The undercounter ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, and a dirty air-cooled condenser can cut output to little or no ice and overheat parts. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Rockford
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Rockford and freezer repair in Rockford.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
What Rockford Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Rockford 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 Rockford Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rockford, IL
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rockford
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Rockford technician bring the right parts.