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 Johnstown, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Johnstown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Johnstown. Other nearby bases include Columbus (20), Newark (4), and Pataskala (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 10.0 miles away. None of the repair companies near Johnstown name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Johnstown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.0, 10.6, 10.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
The leading options for Johnstown are Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.4 stars from 496 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MyLink Tech Services, LLC (14.4 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dor-Mar Pataskala Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Appliances Radon (10.6 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.9 stars from 400 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 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
- 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
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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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
- Change the undercounter ice maker's water filter about every 9 months or 2,000 gallons, sooner with very hard water. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding 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:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Johnstown
Most ice maker calls in Johnstown 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.
Questions to Ask a Johnstown Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Johnstown, OH
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Johnstown technicians work on KitchenAid?
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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.