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 Detroit Lakes, 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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Detroit Lakes
9 repair companies serve Detroit Lakes from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Fargo (5), Pelican Rapids (1), and Moorhead (1). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. The closest is Glen Smith Appliance Repair., about 11.8 miles away. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Detroit Lakes is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Detroit Lakes. 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.8, 44.3, 44.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
First up for Detroit Lakes: Sears Appliance Repair (52.2 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros (46.1 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews); The Appliance Guy FM (44.3 miles away, based in Moorhead, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glen Smith Appliance Repair. (11.8 miles away, based in Pelican Rapids, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
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 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 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
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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Detroit Lakes and freezer repair in Detroit Lakes.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Replace the refrigerator water filter about every six months or when the indicator comes on, since a clogged or loose filter cuts flow to the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Detroit Lakes
Most ice maker calls in Detroit Lakes 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Before You Book in Detroit Lakes
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Detroit Lakes, MN
Which Detroit Lakes technicians work on KitchenAid?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Related Repair Pages for Detroit Lakes
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Detroit Lakes
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Detroit Lakes technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.