Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Boone involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Boone 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Boone
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Boone. 1 of them are based in Boone itself, and the rest are spread across Hickory (5), Johnson City (4), and Bristol (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: R & C Appliance Service LLC, around 5.2 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions KitchenAid by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 40 businesses. Boone is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 6.8, 9.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
Closest matches for Boone: Sears Appliance Repair (31.6 miles away, based in Morganton, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (37.1 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.5 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashe Appliance Services (9.3 miles away, based in Todd, 4.8 stars from 18 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Boone Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Boone and freezer repair in Boone.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- Run the undercounter ice maker's clean cycle (about 70 minutes) with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the clean light turns red or about every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Boone
Most ice maker calls in Boone 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Boone Repair Technician
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Boone, NC
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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 Boone technician bring the right parts.