KitchenAid owners in Port Townsend usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend
Within 30 miles of Port Townsend there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Everett (10), Edmonds (3), and Lynnwood (3). Whidbey Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 10.4 miles from Port Townsend. None of the repair companies near Port Townsend name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Townsend. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.4, 15.4, 17.8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the Port Townsend list: Ace Appliance Service (29.9 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (29.6 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orca Appliance Services (29.5 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.8 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Sequim, 4.7 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which KitchenAid Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, four-door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
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
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice dispenser not working. If ice is lodged in the dispenser, set a towel and dish under the chute and let the ice thaw on its own. 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
KitchenAid Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Port Townsend and freezer repair in Port Townsend.
Keeping a KitchenAid Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Port Townsend
Most ice maker calls in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Port Townsend, WA
Which Port Townsend technicians work on KitchenAid?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Port Townsend technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.