Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Lakeland South involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Lakeland South 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, Lakeland South WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lakeland South. Other nearby bases include Auburn (12), Kent (9), and Federal Way (6). APPLIANCE REPAIR at your home is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Lakeland South. None of the repair companies near Lakeland South name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.7, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Lakeland South list: A&H Appliance and Home services (3.3 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (5.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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)
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Ice maker leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
- 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lakeland South
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Lakeland South and freezer repair in Lakeland South.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lakeland South, WA
Most ice maker calls in Lakeland South 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.
Questions to Ask a Lakeland South Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lakeland South, WA
Do you work for KitchenAid?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lakeland South
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lakeland South
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lakeland South technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.