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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by KitchenAid. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact KitchenAid directly.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Kearns
Within 30 miles of Kearns there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Kearns itself, and other nearby bases include West Jordan (13), West Valley City (6), and Midvale (5). The closest is FreshStart Appliance Repair Salt Lake City, about 0.8 miles away. None of the repair companies near Kearns name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.5 |
The leading options for Kearns are Quality Appliance Service (5.5 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (6.7 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service By Paul (5.7 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eagle Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), built-in side-by-side refrigerator, and four-door refrigerator.
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
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice dispenser not working. If ice is lodged in the dispenser, set a towel and dish under the chute and let the ice thaw on its own. 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Gets Fixed on a Kearns Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Kearns and freezer repair in Kearns.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kearns, UT
Most ice maker calls in Kearns 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kearns
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kearns, UT
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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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.