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 Fairfax, 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairfax
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairfax. 15 of them are based in Fairfax itself, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (5), Vienna (4), and Burke (3). Nearest on the list: Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair, around 0.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fairfax mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairfax. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Fairfax list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (6.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including In-Door-Ice system, dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Gets Fixed on a Fairfax Freezer Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fairfax and freezer repair in Fairfax.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- Replace the refrigerator water filter about every six months or when the indicator comes on, since a clogged or loose filter cuts flow to the ice maker. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Fairfax
Most ice maker calls in Fairfax 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fairfax
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairfax, VA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fairfax, VA
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairfax
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.