Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Riverdale Park involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Riverdale Park
40 repair companies serve Riverdale Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Washington (11), Silver Spring (8), and Hyattsville (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Riverdale Park mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. dc metro commercial appliance repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Riverdale Park. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Riverdale Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 2.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
Closest matches for Riverdale Park: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (6.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); L and Sons Appliance Repairs LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Washington, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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)
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
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 not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Riverdale Park and freezer repair in Riverdale Park.
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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Riverdale Park, MD
Most ice maker calls in Riverdale Park 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 Riverdale Park Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Riverdale Park, MD
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Riverdale Park, MD
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Riverdale Park
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Riverdale Park technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.