KitchenAid owners in Franklin usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Franklin list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Franklin
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Rockaway (3), Dover (3), and Wayne (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Superior Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.2 miles from Franklin. None of the repair companies near Franklin name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 7.6, 14.6 |
The leading options for Franklin are Superior Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Wantage, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews); Dan Marc Appliance (23.6 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General George Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The undercounter ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, and a dirty air-cooled condenser can cut output to little or no ice and overheat parts. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Franklin and freezer repair in Franklin.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Franklin
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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.
Questions to Ask a Franklin Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin, NJ
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Franklin technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.