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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Salem
Within 30 miles of Salem there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Salem itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Christiansburg (2), and Vinton (1). None of the repair companies near Salem name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC, about 0.5 miles away. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.9, 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
At the top of the Salem list: Peerless Appliance Services (7.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and four-door refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Salem Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Salem and freezer repair in Salem.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Salem Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Salem 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 Salem
- 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?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Salem, VA
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a Salem technician bring the right parts.