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. The Rochester Hills list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Rochester Hills
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rochester Hills. 1 of them are based in Rochester Hills itself, and the rest are spread across Waterford Township (6), Madison Heights (4), and Clinton Township (4). Higher Standards Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Rochester Hills. None of the repair companies near Rochester Hills name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
The leading options for Rochester Hills are Mr. Appliance of Macomb County (14.9 miles away, based in Mt Clemens, 4.8 stars from 245 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (12.9 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), four-door refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes. Keep the water filter current and check that the line behind the refrigerator is not kinked and the correct supply valve is installed, since low pressure causes small, hollow cubes. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Rochester Hills
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Rochester Hills and freezer repair in Rochester Hills.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Rochester Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Rochester Hills 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.
Before You Book in Rochester Hills
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rochester Hills, MI
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Which Rochester Hills technicians work on KitchenAid?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Rochester Hills, MI
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rochester Hills
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.