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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Opelousas LA
Within 30 miles of Opelousas there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Opelousas, and the rest are spread across Lafayette (7), Eunice (2), and Scott (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Opelousas mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Opelousas. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 3.1, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
First up for Opelousas: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Eunice, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (26.4 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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)
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Opelousas
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Opelousas and freezer repair in Opelousas.
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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Opelousas
Most ice maker calls in Opelousas 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.
Before You Book in Opelousas
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Opelousas, LA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Opelousas
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.