If your KitchenAid ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Reston list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Reston
40 repair companies serve Reston from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Reston, and the rest are spread across Fairfax (10), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). No company within 90 miles of Reston mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. TrueCare Reston Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Reston. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Reston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 2.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
Closest matches for Reston: Herndon Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (5.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Frost buildup in freezer. KitchenAid ties frost to air getting in, so it says to check that the door seals close fully and that the refrigerator is level. Source: KitchenAid - Troubleshoot Your Refrigerator's Possible Problems
- 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Reston Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Reston and freezer repair in Reston.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Change the undercounter ice maker's water filter about every 9 months or 2,000 gallons, sooner with very hard water. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding 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
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Reston, VA
Most ice maker calls in Reston 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.
Questions to Ask a Reston Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Reston, VA
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Reston technician bring the right parts.