KitchenAid owners in South Boston usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The South Boston list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Boston
40 repair companies serve South Boston from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Durham (11), Roxboro (4), and Burlington (3). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. Buchanan Appliance Service Inc. is the nearest, roughly 21.7 miles from South Boston. No company within 90 miles of South Boston mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Boston is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 58 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 21.7, 21.8, 24.6 |
At the top of the South Boston list: AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (52.2 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (51.2 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in South Boston and freezer repair in South Boston.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Boston, VA
Most ice maker calls in South Boston 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 South Boston
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Boston, VA
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a South Boston technician bring the right parts.