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 Wendell, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Wendell
40 repair companies serve Wendell from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Wendell itself, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (20), Wake Forest (3), and Clayton (2). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Wendell mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Swift Appliance Repair Organizers is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Wendell. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.6, 6.3 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Wendell: Mr. Appliance of Cary (21.8 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.3 stars from 571 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 frozen / ice buildup. Set the fridge to 33 to 40°F and the freezer to 0°F and let them run 24 hours; KitchenAid suggests a professional to thaw a frozen water line. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
- 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
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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Wendell
Most ice maker calls in Wendell 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 Wendell
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wendell, NC
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Wendell, NC
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wendell
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Wendell technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.