KitchenAid owners in Hillsborough usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Hillsborough 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Hillsborough NC
Within 30 miles of Hillsborough there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Durham (13), Cary (6), and Burlington (5). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hillsborough 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: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina, around 9.3 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.3, 9.6, 10.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
Closest matches for Hillsborough: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (9.3 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (10.9 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cary (27.2 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, side-by-side refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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 leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Hillsborough Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hillsborough, NC
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Hillsborough technicians work on KitchenAid?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hillsborough technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.