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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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Paramus
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Paramus. 6 of them are based in Paramus itself, and other nearby bases include Hackensack (6), Fair Lawn (3), and Ridgewood (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Northside Appliance Repair Care, about 0.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Paramus mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.4, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
The leading options for Paramus are Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (3.5 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (1.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Paramus
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Paramus and freezer repair in Paramus.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- Run the undercounter ice maker's clean cycle (about 70 minutes) with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the clean light turns red or about every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. 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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Paramus Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Paramus 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 Paramus 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Paramus, NJ
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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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.