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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Big Rapids MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Big Rapids. The rest are spread across Muskegon (7), Grand Rapids (7), and Hesperia (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. 1 lists KitchenAid specifically. Nearest on the list: Lj's Appliance Repair, around 17.9 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Big Rapids is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.9, 25.5, 26.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 50 |
At the top of the Big Rapids list: Sears Appliance Repair (36.7 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Lake Appliance Service (44.4 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews); UDG Services LLC (51.7 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 253 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (54.5 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Set the fridge to 33 to 40°F and the freezer to 0°F and let them run 24 hours; KitchenAid suggests a professional to thaw a frozen water line. 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
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Big Rapids Freezer Call
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. 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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Big Rapids Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Big Rapids 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Big Rapids
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Big Rapids, MI
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Big Rapids
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Big Rapids technician bring the right parts.