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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Little Silver
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Little Silver. The rest are spread across Middletown Township (4), Matawan (4), and Freehold (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. None of the repair companies near Little Silver name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Appliance Repair Red Bank Inc, about 2.2 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Silver. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 3.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 29 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Little Silver list: Appliance Repair West Long Branch (3.0 miles away, based in West Long Branch, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.5 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Middletown Appliance Repair Service (7.1 miles away, based in Middletown Township, 5.0 stars from 4 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-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology). Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Little Silver
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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
- 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
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Little Silver Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Little Silver 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 Little Silver
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Little Silver, NJ
Do you work for KitchenAid?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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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.