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. Below are independent repair companies serving Schererville, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Schererville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Schererville. 1 list an address in Schererville, and the rest are spread across Gary (3), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. None of the repair companies near Schererville name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Appliance Pro is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Schererville. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Schererville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.5, 3.1 |
The leading options for Schererville are Appliance Pro (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D1 Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Crown Point, 4.5 stars from 1,454 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (9.4 miles away, based in Calumet City, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Schererville
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Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Schererville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Schererville 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 Schererville
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Schererville, IN
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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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.