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. Below are independent repair companies serving North Myrtle Beach, 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Myrtle Beach
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Myrtle Beach. 5 of them are based in North Myrtle Beach itself, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (17), Conway (4), and Little River (3). None of the repair companies near North Myrtle Beach name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Dew's is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from North Myrtle Beach. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Myrtle Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
First up for North Myrtle Beach: Appliance Defiance (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SC Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dew's (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 911 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include built-in side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in North Myrtle Beach and freezer repair in North Myrtle Beach.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What North Myrtle Beach Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in North Myrtle Beach 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a North Myrtle Beach Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Myrtle Beach, SC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a North Myrtle Beach technician bring the right parts.