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. Below are independent repair companies serving Tarboro, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Tarboro
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Tarboro. Other nearby bases include Goldsboro (5), Washington (4), and Wendell (3). No company within 90 miles of Tarboro mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 14.6 miles from Tarboro. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Tarboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tarboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.6, 15.5, 22.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 52 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
Closest matches for Tarboro: JB Appliance Solutions (22.1 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, 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.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
- Ice dispenser not working. If ice is lodged in the dispenser, set a towel and dish under the chute and let the ice thaw on its own. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Tarboro and freezer repair in Tarboro.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Tarboro, NC
Most ice maker calls in Tarboro 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Tarboro
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tarboro, NC
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Tarboro
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.