KitchenAid owners in Round Lake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Round Lake
Within 30 miles of Round Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Waukegan (5), Vernon Hills (4), and McHenry (3). Nearest on the list: A Dan's Appliance Services Co, around 2.5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Round Lake mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Round Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.1, 3.6 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Round Lake are JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, In-Door-Ice system, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
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
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Round Lake and freezer repair in Round Lake.
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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$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
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
What Round Lake Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Round Lake 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Round Lake
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Round Lake, IL
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Round Lake, IL
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Round Lake
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Round Lake technician bring the right parts.