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. The Box Elder list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Box Elder
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Box Elder. The rest are spread across Rapid City (5), Spearfish (2), and Hot Springs (1). None of the repair companies near Box Elder 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: K&D Appliance Service, around 4.0 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Box Elder is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.8, 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
Closest matches for Box Elder: Appliance Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); K&D Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (7.5 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells built-in side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
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
- 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
- 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
The KitchenAid Ice Maker Test
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Box Elder and freezer repair in Box Elder.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Box Elder Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Box Elder 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Box Elder
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Box Elder, SD
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
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 Box Elder technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.