KitchenAid owners in Wilmore usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Wilmore list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wilmore
29 repair companies serve Wilmore from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). The closest is Family First Appliance Repair And Installation, about 4.5 miles away. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 10.4, 10.9 |
The leading options for Wilmore are Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (11.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (23.9 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Appliance Service of Lexington Inc. (10.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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)
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Wilmore
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Wilmore and freezer repair in Wilmore.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Wilmore
Most ice maker calls in Wilmore 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.
Questions to Ask a Wilmore Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wilmore, KY
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wilmore
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Wilmore technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.