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. The Elizabeth list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Elizabeth
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elizabeth. 7 list an address in Elizabeth, and other nearby bases include Bayonne (11), Newark (6), and Staten Island (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of Elizabeth mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Elite Care Services, about 0.8 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
First up for Elizabeth: Appliance Repair Linden (4.2 miles away, based in Linden, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elizabeth Appliance Repair Service (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Certified Appliance Repair Union (2.7 miles away, based in Union, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Union Appliance Repair Service (3.0 miles away, based in Union, 4.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
What Elizabeth Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Elizabeth 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Elizabeth
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Elizabeth, NJ
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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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.