KitchenAid owners in Lexington usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Lexington 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, Lexington VA
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lexington. 1 of them are based in Lexington itself, and other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). Nearest on the list: Rockbridge Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 33 businesses. Lexington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 5.7, 25.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
The leading options for Lexington are Peerless Appliance Services (40.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keiser's Appliance & Services (5.7 miles away, based in Buena Vista, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews).
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Small or hollow cubes. Keep the water filter current and check that the line behind the refrigerator is not kinked and the correct supply valve is installed, since low pressure causes small, hollow cubes. 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Lexington and freezer repair in Lexington.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Lexington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lexington 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 Lexington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lexington, VA
Which Lexington technicians work on KitchenAid?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lexington
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lexington
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lexington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.