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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near York
40 repair companies serve York from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in York itself, and the rest are spread across Charlotte (8), Rock Hill (7), and Fort Mill (7). Distances run up to about 23 miles. None of the repair companies near York name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Wayne's Appliance Service, around 3.4 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from York. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 11.8, 11.8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 26 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
Closest matches for York: Wayne's Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); Hey Key Appliance & HVAC Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TRUE PROS LLC (21.9 miles away, based in Charlotte, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Pineville, 4.6 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in York and freezer repair in York.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- Replace the refrigerator water filter about every six months or when the indicator comes on, since a clogged or loose filter cuts flow to the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- 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
Around York
Most ice maker calls in York 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 York
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: York, SC
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a York technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.