KitchenAid KUIS185BT Ice maker
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the KitchenAid KUIS185BT, organized around the engineering platform this ice maker is built on.
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Model
- KUIS185BT
- Engineering revisions
- KUIS185BT0
- Appliance
- Ice maker
- Platform
- Ice maker platform, documentation from about 2002
- Models on this platform
- 8 across KitchenAid
- Documented fault codes
- None in our data for this platform
- Service documentation
- Service manual (used by our technicians; not published)
Common ice maker problems
- Not making ice
Documented check order on this platform: Water inlet valve → Drain pump and pump inlet → Household water supply → Lid or door switch / lock - Leaking
- Ice clumping
Documented check order on this platform: Water inlet valve → Drain pump and pump inlet
Typical ice maker repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone ice maker production repair | $230–$530 | Moderate |
| Standalone ice maker water inlet valve replacement | $190–$400 | Light |
| Standalone ice maker drain pump replacement | $230–$470 | Moderate |
| Standalone ice maker compressor replacement Sealed system | $800–$1,650 | Major |
| Standalone ice maker refrigerant leak repair Sealed system | $700–$1,540 | Major |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Ice makers typically last about 8–12 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2002, so the oldest units built on it are now around 24 years old. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Models built on the same platform
These models share this platform's service documentation, so fault codes and most diagnostic steps are the same.
- KitchenAid KUIS155HBL
- KitchenAid KUIS155HBS
- KitchenAid KUIS155HBT
- KitchenAid KUIS155HWH
- KitchenAid KUIS185BS
- KitchenAid KUIS185SS
- KitchenAid KUIS185WH
Need your KitchenAid KUIS185BT repaired in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.