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. 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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KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Salem Lakes
Within 30 miles of Salem Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Kenosha (6), Waukegan (6), and McHenry (3). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is Command Service Center, INC, about 4.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Salem Lakes name KitchenAid in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 6.3, 8.5 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
The leading options for Salem Lakes are A Absolute Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech-Care Services (16.2 miles away, based in Sturtevant, 3.8 stars from 108 reviews); Command Service Center, INC (4.3 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
KitchenAid Ice and Freezer Features
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 leaking. Break up ice blockages gently with a plastic or wooden handle and check that the fill cup sits directly under the fill valve spigot. Source: KitchenAid - Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting
When to Call for KitchenAid Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Salem Lakes and freezer repair in Salem Lakes.
Care KitchenAid Recommends
- KitchenAid recommends about 37°F in the fresh food section and 0°F in the freezer, changing controls one step at a time and waiting 24 hours to recheck. Source: KitchenAid Product Help - Tips for Properly Setting the Controls
- 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
KitchenAid Repair Cost Ranges
Most KitchenAid ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Salem Lakes Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Salem Lakes 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Salem Lakes Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Salem Lakes, WI
How do I find a technician who knows KitchenAid ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my KitchenAid chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Salem Lakes
KitchenAid Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Salem Lakes
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Salem Lakes technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the KitchenAid ice maker itself.