KitchenAid owners in Hornell usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Hornell, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Hornell
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hornell. 2 list an address in Hornell, and the rest are spread across Rochester (10), Elmira (3), and Bath (2). Sam's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Hornell. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hornell is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hornell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.9, 17.5 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
Closest matches for Hornell: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Register Appliance Service (54.6 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (57.1 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Sam's Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hornell
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Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Hornell
Most ice maker calls in Hornell 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Questions to Ask a Hornell Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hornell, NY
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hornell technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.