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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island
17 repair companies serve Oak Island from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Southport (1), and Shallotte (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Oak Island 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: Jamerson Appliance Repair, around 4.0 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 15.2, 20.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
First up for Oak Island: Jamerson Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (27.6 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (21.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Shallotte, 4.5 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), built-in side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Small or hollow cubes. Keep the water filter current and check that the line behind the refrigerator is not kinked and the correct supply valve is installed, since low pressure causes small, hollow cubes. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Island
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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 Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oak Island, NC
Most ice maker calls in Oak Island 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Oak Island
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oak Island, NC
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oak Island
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Oak Island technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.