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. The Salina list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Salina
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Salina. 5 list an address in Salina, and other nearby bases include Junction City (2), McPherson (1), and Clay Center (1). Distances run up to about 55 miles. None of the repair companies near Salina name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Smoky Valley Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Salina. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 10 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Salina is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
First up for Salina: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smoky Valley Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 73 reviews); Doctor Appliance (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Trejo Repair. (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Salina
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Salina and freezer repair in Salina.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Salina
Most ice maker calls in Salina 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Before You Book in Salina
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Salina, KS
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Salina
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Salina
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Salina technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.