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 Franklin Park, 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Franklin Park PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Franklin Park. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (15), Coraopolis (3), and Cranberry Twp (3). No company within 90 miles of Franklin Park mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. A Pittsburgh Svc Ctr is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Franklin Park. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 3.6, 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
At the top of the Franklin Park list: G&D Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (11.0 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Set the fridge to 33 to 40°F and the freezer to 0°F and let them run 24 hours; KitchenAid suggests a professional to thaw a frozen water line. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Franklin Park and freezer repair in Franklin Park.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Franklin Park
Most ice maker calls in Franklin Park 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Before You Book in Franklin Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, PA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
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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.