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.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Barbourville
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Barbourville. Other nearby bases include Knoxville (7), Corbin (3), and Somerset (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: R & M Appliance Parts & Services, around 13.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Barbourville mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 25 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Barbourville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barbourville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.6, 15.2, 17.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
First up for Barbourville: Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin (43.1 miles away, based in Somerset, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews); Wheeldon Appliance (43.8 miles away, based in Somerset, 4.4 stars from 101 reviews); Emmetts Appliance Sales & Services. (15.2 miles away, based in Corbin, 4.2 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.0 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.1 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
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
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Barbourville and freezer repair in Barbourville.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Barbourville, KY
Most ice maker calls in Barbourville 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Barbourville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Barbourville, KY
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Barbourville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.