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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near St. John
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. John. Other nearby bases include Chicago Heights (3), Gary (3), and Crown Point (2). The closest is Prestige Appliances Repairs Services., about 3.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of St. John mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 4.0, 6.1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
At the top of the St. John list: Appliance Pro (4.0 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D1 Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Crown Point, 4.5 stars from 1,454 reviews); All Major Appliance Repair Service, L.L.C. (16.5 miles away, based in Peotone, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
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 maker frozen / ice buildup. Set the fridge to 33 to 40°F and the freezer to 0°F and let them run 24 hours; KitchenAid suggests a professional to thaw a frozen water line. 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in St. John
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in St. John and freezer repair in St. John.
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
- 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
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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for St. John
Most ice maker calls in St. John 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.
Before You Book in St. John
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: St. John, IN
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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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.