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 Inkster, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Inkster
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Inkster. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Detroit (6), and Romulus (3). The closest is high pointe appliance LLC, about 1.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Inkster mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.5, 2.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
At the top of the Inkster list: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (6.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (5.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (2.5 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Westland, 4.2 stars from 451 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The units run a defrost cycle with a defrost heater, and meltwater flows to a drain pan, which explains sizzling or gurgling sounds. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Gets Fixed on a Inkster Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Inkster and freezer repair in Inkster.
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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Inkster
Most ice maker calls in Inkster 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 Inkster
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Inkster, MI
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Related Repair Pages for Inkster
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.