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. The Mitchell list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Mitchell
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 66 miles of Mitchell. 2 list an address in Mitchell, and other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (3), Yankton (2), and Corsica (1). The farthest listed company is about 66 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Mitchell mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Karl's TV, Audio & Appliance Mitchell, about 0.7 miles away. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mitchell is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (66 mi) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.5, 28.2 |
Closest matches for Mitchell: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (65.1 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Karl's TV, Audio & Appliance Mitchell (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jer's Commercial Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (64.0 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
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
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Mitchell Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Mitchell and freezer repair in Mitchell.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Mitchell
Most ice maker calls in Mitchell 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.
Before You Book in Mitchell
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mitchell, SD
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.