KitchenAid owners in Oberlin usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Oberlin, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Oberlin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oberlin. The rest are spread across Cleveland (7), Amherst (3), and Elyria (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. No company within 90 miles of Oberlin mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Ross Appliance Service/, about 5.4 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oberlin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 6.0, 7.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
First up for Oberlin: Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (22.9 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (6.0 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CLE Restaurant Service (8.4 miles away, based in Amherst, 5.0 stars from 103 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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)
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oberlin
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Oberlin and freezer repair in Oberlin.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Oberlin
Most ice maker calls in Oberlin 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 Oberlin
- 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oberlin, OH
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Oberlin, OH
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oberlin
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Oberlin technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.