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 Newport list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Newport
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Newport. 1 of them are based in Newport itself, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (14), Asheville (5), and Sevierville (3). Distances run up to about 46 miles. No company within 90 miles of Newport mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Gabby's Appliance Sales and Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Newport. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. Newport is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 18.4, 21.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
At the top of the Newport list: Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (22.0 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (41.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.2 miles away, based in Waynesville, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Blue Mountain Refrigeration (24.3 miles away, based in Pigeon Forge, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Newport Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Newport and freezer repair in Newport.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- 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 ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Newport
Most ice maker calls in Newport 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).
Before You Book in Newport
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newport, TN
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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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.