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 Fort Hood 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 Fort Hood
Within 30 miles of Fort Hood there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Killeen (8), Temple (6), and Harker Heights (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 1 lists KitchenAid specifically. Nearest on the list: L & G Appliance Service, around 2.2 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Hood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.6, 3.8 |
First up for Fort Hood: Killeen Service Center (3.9 miles away, based in Killeen, 3.8 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Gatesville, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sonny Refrigeration & Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in Lampasas, 3.3 stars from 3 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Hood Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fort Hood and freezer repair in Fort Hood.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Fort Hood Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fort Hood 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fort Hood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Hood, TX
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Fort Hood
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fort Hood
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fort Hood technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.