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. Below are independent repair companies serving Festus, 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Festus
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Festus. 2 list an address in Festus, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (10), Affton (2), and Ellisville (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Crestwood Appliance repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Festus. No company within 90 miles of Festus mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Festus. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 8.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
First up for Festus: Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (26.4 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (28.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.1 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (9.7 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
- 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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Festus Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Festus and freezer repair in Festus.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Festus Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Festus 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Festus
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Festus, MO
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Which Festus technicians work on KitchenAid?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Related Repair Pages for Festus
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Festus
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.