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 Smithville, 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 Smithville
33 repair companies serve Smithville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Kansas City (13), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Smithville 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: Harbor Appliance Repair Advisors, around 12.5 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smithville. 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.5, 13.9, 14.3 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
Closest matches for Smithville: Seniors Electrical and Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Able Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.9 stars from 4,981 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Smithville Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Smithville and freezer repair in Smithville.
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
- 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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: $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?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Smithville
Most ice maker calls in Smithville 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 Smithville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Smithville, MO
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Smithville technician bring the right parts.