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. The Cresaptown list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cresaptown
Within 60 miles of Cresaptown there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Johnstown (3), Uniontown (3), and Cumberland (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. None of the repair companies near Cresaptown name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.6 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Cresaptown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cresaptown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 5.2, 6.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
Closest matches for Cresaptown: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.1 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoyt Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.5 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (6.7 miles away, based in Frostburg, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dean's Appliance Repair LLC (31.0 miles away, based in Somerset, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
The undercounter ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, and a dirty air-cooled condenser can cut output to little or no ice and overheat parts. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Cresaptown and freezer repair in Cresaptown.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- KitchenAid recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Cresaptown Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Cresaptown 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cresaptown
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cresaptown, MD
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
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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.