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 SeaTac, 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.
Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, SeaTac WA
40 repair companies serve SeaTac from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in SeaTac itself, and other nearby bases include Kent (12), Renton (11), and Seattle (7). The closest is Emergency Home Appliance Experts, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of SeaTac mentions KitchenAid by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
First up for SeaTac: Expert Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (7.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (5.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Tukwila, 4.3 stars from 471 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells in-freezer ice maker, undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker, dual ice makers, and 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology). Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), undercounter refrigerator/freezer drawers, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
KitchenAid Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes KitchenAid Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
KitchenAid Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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
Signs Your KitchenAid Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a SeaTac Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in SeaTac and freezer repair in SeaTac.
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
Budgeting for a KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for SeaTac
Most ice maker calls in SeaTac 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.
Before You Book in SeaTac
- 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: SeaTac, WA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a KitchenAid error code?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your KitchenAid display shows and when it appears. It helps a SeaTac technician bring the right parts.