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. The Spring Lake Park 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Spring Lake Park MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Spring Lake Park. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (11), Blaine (5), and St Paul (5). No company within 90 miles of Spring Lake Park mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Omega Force Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spring Lake Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.7, 1.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
First up for Spring Lake Park: Omega Force Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (10.5 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 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, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
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
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Spring Lake Park Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Spring Lake Park and freezer repair in Spring Lake Park.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Spring Lake Park, MN
Most ice maker calls in Spring Lake Park 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Spring Lake Park
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Spring Lake Park, MN
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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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.