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. Below are independent repair companies serving Chesapeake Beach, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Chesapeake Beach
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chesapeake Beach. Other nearby bases include Waldorf (4), Fort Washington (4), and Edgewater (3). The closest is Metropolitan Services Inc, about 3.9 miles away. None of the repair companies near Chesapeake Beach name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 8.1, 9.5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Chesapeake Beach are Appliance Guys (8.1 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (21.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Chesapeake Beach
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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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Chesapeake Beach
Most ice maker calls in Chesapeake Beach 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Chesapeake Beach Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Chesapeake Beach technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.