If your KitchenAid ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom
40 repair companies serve Steilacoom from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. CareTek Appliance Repair Tacoma is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Steilacoom. None of the repair companies near Steilacoom name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 3.5, 3.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
Closest matches for Steilacoom: Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (8.8 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); A&H Appliance and Home services (14.0 miles away, based in Federal Way, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which KitchenAid ice maker you have before you call: KitchenAid sells dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch undercounter ice maker (Clear Ice Technology), and undercounter freezer-drawer ice maker.
Know Your KitchenAid Ice Maker
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)
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
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Steilacoom
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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
- 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
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Steilacoom, WA
Most ice maker calls in Steilacoom 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 Steilacoom
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Steilacoom, WA
Is my KitchenAid ice maker worth repairing?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
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 Steilacoom technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.