KitchenAid owners in Gaylord usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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, Gaylord MI
19 repair companies serve Gaylord from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Gaylord itself, and other nearby bases include Traverse City (3), Grayling (2), and Houghton Lake (2). Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration., around 1.0 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Gaylord mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 19 businesses. Gaylord is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 24.6, 25.7 |
At the top of the Gaylord list: Tri-Lakes Appliance Repair, Inc. (28.4 miles away, based in Alanson, 5.0 stars from 570 reviews); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. (1.0 miles away, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MI Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.7 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Gaylord
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gaylord and freezer repair in Gaylord.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Gaylord
Most ice maker calls in Gaylord 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 Gaylord
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Gaylord, MI
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Gaylord, MI
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gaylord
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Gaylord technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.