KitchenAid owners in Tamaqua usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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 Tamaqua
20 repair companies serve Tamaqua from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Allentown (6), Whitehall Township (2), and Hazle Township (1). No company within 90 miles of Tamaqua mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 13.3 miles from Tamaqua. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tamaqua. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.3, 18.1, 19.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
The leading options for Tamaqua are Sears Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Hazle Township, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Whitehall Township, 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Allentown (25.2 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Walnutport, 4.7 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
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 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
- 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Gets Fixed on a Tamaqua Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Tamaqua and freezer repair in Tamaqua.
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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Tamaqua
Most ice maker calls in Tamaqua 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Tamaqua
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tamaqua, PA
Which Tamaqua technicians work on KitchenAid?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Tamaqua technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.