If your KitchenAid ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Zachary, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Zachary
17 repair companies serve Zachary from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and Greenwell Springs (1). The closest is THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC, about 12.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Zachary name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Zachary. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.3, 13.2, 15.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Zachary list: Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (12.3 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews); Mark's Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Greenwell Springs, 4.6 stars from 43 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Zachary Freezer Call
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- 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
Local Notes for Zachary
Most ice maker calls in Zachary 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 Zachary Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Zachary, LA
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Zachary technician bring the right parts.