Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Sandston involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Sandston, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Sandston
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sandston. 1 list an address in Sandston, and other nearby bases include Richmond (24), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (2). No company within 90 miles of Sandston 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: Hobart Service, around 1.7 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 6.2, 6.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
The leading options for Sandston are Mr. E Appliance Service (9.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (13.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions (14.3 miles away, based in Ashland, 4.2 stars from 64 reviews).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and four-door refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sandston
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Sandston and freezer repair in Sandston.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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 Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Sandston
Most ice maker calls in Sandston 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 Sandston
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sandston, VA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sandston technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.