KitchenAid owners in Columbiana usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Columbiana OH
Within 30 miles of Columbiana there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Beaver Falls (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. None of the repair companies near Columbiana 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: AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Inc., around 7.3 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.3, 9.6, 10.3 |
At the top of the Columbiana list: Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (9.6 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Hermitage, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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)
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
- 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
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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Columbiana
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Columbiana and freezer repair in Columbiana.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Columbiana Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Columbiana 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Columbiana
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbiana, OH
Do you work for KitchenAid?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Columbiana
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Columbiana technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.