Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs in Yelm involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Yelm list starts with companies that name KitchenAid, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent KitchenAid Ice Maker Technicians, Yelm WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Yelm. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Puyallup (4), and Lacey (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 1 lists KitchenAid specifically. Pro Appliance Repair Lacey is the nearest, roughly 9.6 miles from Yelm. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Mention KitchenAid | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.6, 10.7, 10.8 |
Closest matches for Yelm: Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Lacey, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
What a KitchenAid Technician Deals With
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
An electric water valve feeds the ice maker and dispenser, and it buzzes if the ice maker is switched on without a water supply connected. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Refrigerator Normal Sounds and Noises
What KitchenAid Says to Check First
- 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a KitchenAid problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Yelm and freezer repair in Yelm.
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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a KitchenAid refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a KitchenAid Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Yelm Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Yelm 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 Yelm
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair KitchenAid ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Yelm, WA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair KitchenAid standalone freezers too?
Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator showing a code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Yelm
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Yelm technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.