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. 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.
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairwood. Other nearby bases include Kent (13), Renton (12), and Issaquah (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fairwood mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Dependable Renton Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.9, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
First up for Fairwood: Expert Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (8.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Hotwire Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fairwood and freezer repair in Fairwood.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
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?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Fairwood Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fairwood 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fairwood
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairwood, WA
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Fairwood
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairwood
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fairwood technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.