A KitchenAid ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Barre 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Barre VT
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Barre. 2 list an address in Barre, and other nearby bases include Bristol (3), Rutland (3), and St Albans City (2). Nearest on the list: Northeast Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Barre name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses. Barre is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.1, 4.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 29 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
The leading options for Barre are Advanced Appliance (41.3 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in St Johnsbury, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Marcotte Appliance (37.7 miles away, based in Shelburne, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Middlebury, 4.6 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), In-Door-Ice system, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side 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
The 15-inch undercounter ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate for clear cubes and use a built-in drain pump that allows installation up to 10 feet from the drain line. Source: KitchenAid - 15-Inch 25 lb. Automatic Ice Maker with Clear Ice Technology (KUIX515SPS)
Common KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Before You Call: The KitchenAid Reset
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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Barre and freezer repair in Barre.
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
- Vacuum the undercounter ice maker's condenser fins behind the lower access panel with the unit unplugged, since a clogged condenser reduces ice output. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Cleaning the Ice Maker
What KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Barre
Most ice maker calls in Barre 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.
No separate Vermont appliance repair license was identified, but anyone who installs, inspects or services natural gas or propane systems, including appliances, must hold a gas certification from the Division of Fire Safety. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
In Vermont, you can check a license with the DFS Licensing MasterList (Vermont Open Data: licensed electricians, plumbers and gas certifications) or report a problem to the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance Program.
Hiring a Repair Company in Barre
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Barre, VT
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my KitchenAid refrigerator?
Which Barre technicians work on KitchenAid?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Barre technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.