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 Hampton 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Hampton VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hampton. 5 of them are based in Hampton itself, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Virginia Beach (6), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Hampton Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Hampton. No company within 90 miles of Hampton mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hampton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
At the top of the Hampton list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (17.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Appliance Specialist (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (20.6 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Hampton and freezer repair in Hampton.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Hampton
Most ice maker calls in Hampton 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.
Before You Book in Hampton
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Hampton, VA
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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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.