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. Below are independent repair companies serving Madisonville, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Madisonville
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Madisonville. The rest are spread across Lenoir City (3), Maryville (3), and Harriman (3). None of the repair companies near Madisonville name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is A-Fair Appliance Center LLC, about 14.6 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madisonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.6, 20.6, 24.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
At the top of the Madisonville list: Pattersons Home Appliances (27.5 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.5 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.3 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.4 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and four-door refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Madisonville
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Madisonville and freezer repair in Madisonville.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Madisonville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Madisonville 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).
Questions to Ask a Madisonville Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Madisonville, TN
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Related Repair Pages for Madisonville
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Madisonville
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Madisonville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.