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 Walker Mill list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Walker Mill
Within 30 miles of Walker Mill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Washington (18), Forestville (2), and Hillcrest Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: R & P Appliances Care., around 1.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Walker Mill name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Walker Mill list: SK Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (3.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Forestville, 4.2 stars from 420 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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 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
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Walker Mill
Most ice maker calls in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Walker Mill, MD
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Walker Mill technician bring the right parts.