KitchenAid owners in Shively usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Shively list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by KitchenAid. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact KitchenAid directly.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Shively
Within 30 miles of Shively there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Cook Appliance Service LLC, around 0.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Shively name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 4.8, 5.0 |
First up for Shively: Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (8.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (6.7 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tinks Heavenly Touch Appliance Services (13.0 miles away, based in Jeffersontown, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aable Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.5 stars from 260 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Ice dispenser not working. If ice is lodged in the dispenser, set a towel and dish under the chute and let the ice thaw on its own. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Shively
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Shively and freezer repair in Shively.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Shively Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Shively 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Shively
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Shively, KY
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Shively
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Shively
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.