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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Lorton VA
40 repair companies serve Lorton from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Lorton itself, and the rest are spread across Woodbridge (17), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). None of the repair companies near Lorton name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is ProTech Appliance Repair Inc, about 0.2 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
At the top of the Lorton list: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (5.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (7.5 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lorton and freezer repair in Lorton.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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 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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
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
- When the water filter was last changed
What Lorton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lorton 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 Lorton
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lorton, VA
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lorton, VA
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lorton
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lorton technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.