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. The Darnestown list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Darnestown
Within 30 miles of Darnestown there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (14), Rockville (6), and Germantown (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Darnestown mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Fuse Service Appliance Repair, around 3.4 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 4.2, 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
At the top of the Darnestown list: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (8.2 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Montgomery County, MD (9.2 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
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 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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Darnestown
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Darnestown and freezer repair in Darnestown.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Darnestown
Most ice maker calls in Darnestown 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.
Before You Book in Darnestown
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Darnestown, MD
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How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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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.