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. Below are independent repair companies serving South Valley, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Valley
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Valley. The rest are spread across Albuquerque (14), Belen (3), and Edgewood (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Care & Repair, around 2.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of South Valley mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.4, 6.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
At the top of the South Valley list: Appliance Care & Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (7.8 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.3 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Ed's Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology). Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South Valley
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in South Valley and freezer repair in South Valley.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
Around South Valley
Most ice maker calls in South Valley 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 Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a South Valley Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Valley, NM
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How do I reset my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a South Valley technician bring the right parts.