Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in La Follette involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving La Follette, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near La Follette
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Follette. The rest are spread across Knoxville (10), Jacksboro (1), and Clinton (1). None of the repair companies near La Follette name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Ohana Services is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from La Follette. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 18.5, 23.4 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
Closest matches for La Follette: ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (27.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.1 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service,Inc (24.3 miles away, based in Powell, 4.9 stars from 494 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in La Follette and freezer repair in La Follette.
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
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for La Follette, TN
Most ice maker calls in La Follette 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Hiring a Repair Company in La Follette
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: La Follette, TN
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near La Follette
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a La Follette technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.