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. Below are independent repair companies serving Mount Sterling, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Mount Sterling
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Mount Sterling. The rest are spread across Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). 2 list KitchenAid specifically. The closest is AMA Services, about 13.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mount Sterling is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.1, 13.5, 13.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 36 |
The leading options for Mount Sterling are EJ's Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (31.6 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (34.1 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Wildcat Appliance Repair Services (26.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), four-door refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
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)
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Mount Sterling and freezer repair in Mount Sterling.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Mount Sterling
Most ice maker calls in Mount Sterling 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Mount Sterling
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mount Sterling, KY
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Mount Sterling technician bring the right parts.