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 Colonia, 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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Colonia
Within 30 miles of Colonia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Perth Amboy (6), Edison (4), and Linden (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 90 miles of Colonia mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Edison Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Colonia. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colonia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
First up for Colonia: American Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Watchung, 4.5 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elm Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Westfield, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers.
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - 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
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Colonia Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Colonia and freezer repair in Colonia.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Colonia
Most ice maker calls in Colonia 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Colonia
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Colonia, NJ
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Colonia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.