Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Notre Dame involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Notre Dame list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Notre Dame
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Notre Dame. Other nearby bases include South Bend (14), Elkhart (3), and Mishawaka (2). None of the repair companies near Notre Dame name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Stanwick Appliance Repair Professionals, around 1.2 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Notre Dame. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 |
The leading options for Notre Dame are Ed's Appliance Store, Inc. (15.8 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews); Appliance Repair Pros LLC (2.5 miles away, based in South Bend, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Dowagiac, 4.4 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The units run a defrost cycle with a defrost heater, and meltwater flows to a drain pan, which explains sizzling or gurgling sounds. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Notre Dame and freezer repair in Notre Dame.
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
- 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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Notre Dame Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Notre Dame 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.
Questions to Ask a Notre Dame Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Notre Dame, IN
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Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Notre Dame technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.