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. Below are independent repair companies serving Grand Ledge, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Grand Ledge
15 repair companies serve Grand Ledge from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), Hastings (2), and Holt (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. None of the repair companies near Grand Ledge name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. G & W Appliance is the nearest, roughly 7.7 miles from Grand Ledge. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Grand Ledge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.7, 10.0, 11.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
First up for Grand Ledge: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (12.2 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Hastings, 4.3 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Ionia, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Undercounter ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the water pan drain cap is tight and run the cleaning cycle. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- 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
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Grand Ledge and freezer repair in Grand Ledge.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Grand Ledge, MI
Most ice maker calls in Grand Ledge 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 Grand Ledge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Grand Ledge, MI
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Grand Ledge technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.