KitchenAid owners in Great Falls usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Great Falls list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Great Falls
7 repair companies serve Great Falls from within 71 miles. 3 list an address in Great Falls, and the rest are spread across Helena (4). Distances run up to about 71 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. None of the repair companies near Great Falls name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Great Falls is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Great Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (71 mi) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
The leading options for Great Falls are Appliance Doctor (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 432 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peak 406 Appliance Service (66.9 miles away, based in Helena, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - 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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Great Falls and freezer repair in Great Falls.
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
- 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 Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Great Falls Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Great Falls 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 Montana, you can check a license with the Montana DLI Construction Contractor Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Montana Department of Justice, Office of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Great Falls
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Great Falls, MT
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Great Falls technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.