KitchenAid owners in New Ulm usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving New Ulm, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near New Ulm
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of New Ulm. 2 list an address in New Ulm, and other nearby bases include Mankato (4), Hutchinson (2), and Waseca (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. None of the repair companies near New Ulm name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Alwin/Klassen Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. New Ulm is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.6, 13.8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
At the top of the New Ulm list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alwin/Klassen Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews); Degrood's Appliance (26.8 miles away, based in Mankato, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Daak Refrigeration & Appliance (38.3 miles away, based in Hutchinson, 4.1 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
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
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a New Ulm Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in New Ulm and freezer repair in New Ulm.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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 recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around New Ulm
Most ice maker calls in New Ulm 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.
Questions to Ask a New Ulm Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Ulm, MN
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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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.