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 Detroit 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Detroit MI
40 repair companies serve Detroit from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Detroit, and other nearby bases include Warren (5), Madison Heights (4), and Royal Oak (3). None of the repair companies near Detroit name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Alderiq Appliance Repair Detroit, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
The leading options for Detroit are Conner's Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ground Up Appliance Repairs and Installations (7.8 miles away, based in Royal Oak, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
- 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
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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Detroit Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Detroit and freezer repair in Detroit.
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
- Replace the refrigerator water filter about every six months or when the indicator comes on, since a clogged or loose filter cuts flow to the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
What Detroit Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Detroit 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Detroit
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Detroit, MI
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Which Detroit technicians work on KitchenAid?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Detroit, MI
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Detroit
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Detroit technician bring the right parts.