A KitchenAid ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. 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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Lima
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lima. 4 list an address in Lima, and the rest are spread across Fort Wayne (12), Wapakoneta (2), and Greenville (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: A-1 Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Lima name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lima is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lima. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
First up for Lima: Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (1.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moran Refrigeration Inc. (20.4 miles away, based in St Marys, 4.4 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Kenton, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Refrigerator ice makers come in several styles, switched by a wire shutoff arm (which a full bin lifts to the off position), an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, or the control panel menu on digital models. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice dispenser not working. If ice is lodged in the dispenser, set a towel and dish under the chute and let the ice thaw on its own. 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lima and freezer repair in Lima.
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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lima, OH
Most ice maker calls in Lima 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 Lima
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lima, OH
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Lima technician bring the right parts.