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. Below are independent repair companies serving Swartz Creek, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by KitchenAid. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact KitchenAid directly.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Swartz Creek
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Swartz Creek. Other nearby bases include Flint (4), Waterford Township (3), and Flushing (2). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Swartz Creek. None of the repair companies near Swartz Creek name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Swartz Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 7.0, 7.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
Closest matches for Swartz Creek: Michigan Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (29.6 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Flint, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Swartz Creek and freezer repair in Swartz Creek.
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
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
Around Swartz Creek
Most ice maker calls in Swartz Creek 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Swartz Creek
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Swartz Creek, MI
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Swartz Creek
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Swartz Creek technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.