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. 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Simpsonville
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Simpsonville. 2 of them are based in Simpsonville itself, and other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Spartanburg (5), and Anderson (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Byrds Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Simpsonville. No company within 90 miles of Simpsonville mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 5.0, 5.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
Closest matches for Simpsonville: The Olde Homestead, Inc. (13.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (6.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.2 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance GrandMasters (13.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The undercounter ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, and a dirty air-cooled condenser can cut output to little or no ice and overheat parts. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Simpsonville
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Simpsonville and freezer repair in Simpsonville.
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
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Simpsonville, SC
Most ice maker calls in Simpsonville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Simpsonville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Simpsonville, SC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Simpsonville technician bring the right parts.