Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Franconia involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Franconia list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with KitchenAid. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair KitchenAid ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Franconia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franconia. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (20), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. None of the repair companies near Franconia name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. ServiceNow Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Franconia. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franconia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
Closest matches for Franconia: Appliance Care (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (1.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include four-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
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 maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Set the fridge to 33 to 40°F and the freezer to 0°F and let them run 24 hours; KitchenAid suggests a professional to thaw a frozen water line. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Franconia and freezer repair in Franconia.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Franconia
Most ice maker calls in Franconia 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 Franconia
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franconia, VA
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Franconia
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Franconia
Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Franconia technician bring the right parts.