KitchenAid owners in Poulsbo usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions KitchenAid and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Poulsbo WA
40 repair companies serve Poulsbo from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Poulsbo, and other nearby bases include Bremerton (9), Seattle (8), and Bainbridge Island (7). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Poulsbo mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Bill's City Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Poulsbo. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Poulsbo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 5.4, 5.7 |
First up for Poulsbo: Super Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 150 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 98 Refrigeration Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 764 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adam&Sam brothers repair - Appliance & Refrigeration (15.5 miles away, based in Mountlake Terrace, 5.0 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, and In-Door-Ice system. On the freezer side, KitchenAid sells four-door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
How KitchenAid Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The undercounter ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, and a dirty air-cooled condenser can cut output to little or no ice and overheat parts. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- Undercounter ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the water pan drain cap is tight and run the cleaning cycle. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
- 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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Poulsbo and freezer repair in Poulsbo.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
A KitchenAid ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Poulsbo, WA
Most ice maker calls in Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Poulsbo, WA
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you work for KitchenAid?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Poulsbo technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.