Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Hammond involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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 Hammond
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hammond. 3 list an address in Hammond, and other nearby bases include Mandeville (3), Denham Springs (3), and Independence (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: ABC Refrigeration, around 0.3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hammond mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hammond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.6, 7.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Hammond: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (26.4 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); ABC Refrigeration (0.3 miles away); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- 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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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 tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Run the undercounter ice maker's clean cycle (about 70 minutes) with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the clean light turns red or about every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Hammond Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hammond 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Hammond Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hammond, LA
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hammond technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.