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 North Vernon, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Vernon
Within 60 miles of North Vernon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in North Vernon, and other nearby bases include Greenwood (8), Bloomington (4), and Clarksville (4). No company within 90 miles of North Vernon mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. North Vernon is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Vernon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 15.2, 20.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
First up for North Vernon: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); High Def Appliance (20.7 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.6 stars from 82 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Greensburg, 4.5 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professionals Parts and Service (46.8 miles away, based in Crestwood, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), bottom-freezer refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in North Vernon
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in North Vernon and freezer repair in North Vernon.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around North Vernon
Most ice maker calls in North Vernon 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near North Vernon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Vernon, IN
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Vernon
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.