KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Wake Forest, NC

If your KitchenAid ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Wake Forest, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.

Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by KitchenAid. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact KitchenAid directly.

KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wake Forest

40 repair companies serve Wake Forest from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Wake Forest itself, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (20), Cary (4), and Wendell (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. None of the repair companies near Wake Forest name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Batteries Plus Phone Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wake Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.

First up for Wake Forest: Mr. Appliance of Cary (20.3 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.3 stars from 571 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 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 in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, and dual ice makers. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and side-by-side refrigerator.

KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On

What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With

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 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
• 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

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 maker clicks or hums but does not fill
• Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
• Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not

Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit

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Care KitchenAid Recommends

• 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
• 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

Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair

Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:

• Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
• Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
• Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
• Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
• Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
• Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?

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.

What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call

• Whether the water dispenser still works
• The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
• Any light, code or message on the display

Around Wake Forest

Most ice maker calls in Wake Forest 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.

Hiring a Repair Company in Wake Forest

• Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
• Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?

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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Wake Forest technician bring the right parts.