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. Below are independent repair companies serving Montesano, with those that mention KitchenAid first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with KitchenAid, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on KitchenAid Ice Makers Near Montesano
Within 60 miles of Montesano there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tacoma (10), Bremerton (8), and Lacey (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 1 of them mentions KitchenAid in their listing or website. SOUTH SOUND APPLIANCE is the nearest, roughly 26.3 miles from Montesano. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Montesano is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 26.3, 34.7, 35.3 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
At the top of the Montesano list: Sears Appliance Repair (37.1 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.3 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.6 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (56.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
KitchenAid ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, In-Door-Ice system, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), built-in side-by-side refrigerator, four-door refrigerator, and undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Montesano and freezer repair in Montesano.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Montesano Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Montesano 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Montesano
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Montesano, WA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Is this KitchenAid customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Montesano technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.