Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Franklin Park involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Franklin Park list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Franklin Park
40 repair companies serve Franklin Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Somerset (5), New Brunswick (5), and Edison (5). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. None of the repair companies near Franklin Park name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Elite Sub-Zero Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
First up for Franklin Park: Star Appliance Service LLC (2.1 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (7.3 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (10.0 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 356 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Franklin Park Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Franklin Park and freezer repair in Franklin Park.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Franklin Park
Most ice maker calls in Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, NJ
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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 Park technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.