KitchenAid owners in Mercer Island usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Mercer Island, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Mercer Island
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mercer Island. 2 list an address in Mercer Island, and other nearby bases include Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). None of the repair companies near Mercer Island name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Mercer Island. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
At the top of the Mercer Island list: Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bellevue Commercial Refrigeration Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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)
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Mercer Island and freezer repair in Mercer Island.
Owner Care for KitchenAid Ice Makers
- 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
- 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 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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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
Around Mercer Island
Most ice maker calls in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mercer Island, WA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Mercer Island, WA
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Mercer Island
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Mercer Island technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.