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. Below are independent repair companies serving Fair Lakes, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Fair Lakes
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fair Lakes. The rest are spread across Fairfax (14), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Pro Fairfax Appliance Repair Team, around 2.0 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fair Lakes name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fair Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
Closest matches for Fair Lakes: APPRO Appliance (2.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliances Service (3.5 miles away, based in Chantilly, 4.4 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology). On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, bottom-freezer refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fair Lakes and freezer repair in Fair Lakes.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- KitchenAid recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
- 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
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Fair Lakes
Most ice maker calls in Fair Lakes 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fair Lakes
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fair Lakes, VA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Related Repair Pages for Fair Lakes
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Fair Lakes technician bring the right parts.