A KitchenAid ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Knightdale 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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Knightdale
Within 30 miles of Knightdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Raleigh (20), Cary (4), and Wendell (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. None of the repair companies near Knightdale name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Appliance Services of NC, Inc., about 3.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.7, 3.7, 4.9 |
At the top of the Knightdale list: Mr. Appliance of Cary (16.3 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.3 stars from 571 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology). Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and four-door refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
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 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Knightdale Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Knightdale and freezer repair in Knightdale.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Knightdale, NC
Most ice maker calls in Knightdale 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. ยง 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 Knightdale Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Knightdale, NC
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Knightdale technicians work on KitchenAid?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Knightdale technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.