Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Hollymead involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Hollymead list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Hollymead VA
40 repair companies serve Hollymead from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Fredericksburg (6), Charlottesville (4), and Fishersville (3). No company within 90 miles of Hollymead mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.8 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hollymead is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 57 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 6.7, 7.0 |
The leading options for Hollymead are Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (24.3 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (29.4 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Testing or Resetting a KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Hollymead and freezer repair in Hollymead.
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
- 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Hollymead Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hollymead 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 Hollymead
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Hollymead, VA
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hollymead technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.