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 Newburyport, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Newburyport MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newburyport. 1 list an address in Newburyport, and other nearby bases include Lawrence (5), Peabody (5), and Salem (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Newburyport. Of those, 1 mentions KitchenAid by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newburyport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 3.9, 5.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
First up for Newburyport: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salem (17.4 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Services, LLC (17.8 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (18.2 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Newburyport and freezer repair in Newburyport.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Newburyport Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Newburyport 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Newburyport
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newburyport, MA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Newburyport technician bring the right parts.