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.
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, Shippensburg PA
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shippensburg. 1 list an address in Shippensburg, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsburg (3), Chambersburg (2), and Gettysburg (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Martin's Appliance Service and Parts LLC, about 2.6 miles away. None of the repair companies near Shippensburg 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 17 businesses.
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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 7.7, 11.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
The leading options for Shippensburg are Martin's Appliance Service and Parts LLC (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Chambersburg, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Carlisle, 4.4 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Funk's Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Chambersburg, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 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.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Shippensburg and freezer repair in Shippensburg.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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 recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Shippensburg Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Shippensburg 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.
Questions to Ask a Shippensburg Repair Technician
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Shippensburg, PA
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Shippensburg technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.