Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in University of Virginia involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The University of Virginia list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 University of Virginia
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of University of Virginia. Other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Fishersville (3), and Gordonsville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. None of the repair companies near University of Virginia name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Christopher Hayes Appliance Specialists, about 2.1 miles away. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.8, 3.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
The leading options for University of Virginia are Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair of Louisa LLC (27.6 miles away, based in Louisa, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (25.5 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
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 maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a University of Virginia Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in University of Virginia and freezer repair in University of Virginia.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around University of Virginia
Most ice maker calls in University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: University of Virginia, VA
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a University of Virginia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.