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KUID308E

KitchenAid KUID308E Ice Maker Repair

KitchenAid ice maker

Most common issues on this model

  1. Scale on the evaporator and water sensing parts, giving cloudy or undersized cubes
  2. Water inlet valve restriction that leaves the freeze plate short of water
  3. Drain pump or drain line blockage that lets water back up in the cabinet
  4. Condenser clogged with dust, so the machine runs long and makes little ice

The KUID308E is an 18-inch automatic ice maker, the kind that gets built into a kitchen run or a home bar, and the KUID308ESS is the same base model. Because it sits behind a cabinet door, the condenser gathers dust unseen for years.

Our routine here starts with the bin: we empty it, look at the cube shape, and read what it says. Hollow or cloudy cubes point to scale or low water, while a bin that stays half full suggests the unit is struggling to freeze. We then check the water supply for a pinched line or a clogged inlet screen.

The drain pump and drain line follow, because a slow drain keeps old water in the sump and spoils the next batch. We finish by cleaning the condenser. You receive a written price first, and a 30-day workmanship warranty stands behind the work.

Key features

  • 18-inch automatic ice maker
  • Electric
  • Versions KUID308ESS
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Error codes this model can show

KUID308EKUID308E questions
How can I tell if my KUID308E needs descaling or a part?

Scale gives cloudy, thin or irregular cubes and a white crust on the water parts. If the cubes look fine but the bin stays low, we test the valve and the cooling side. We confirm with a timed freeze cycle.

Is the KUID308ESS a different machine?

It is a finish version of the same base model, so the working parts are the same. We verify the number on the rating plate on site and order from it.

Why does water collect inside the cabinet?

The drain pump or the line below it is usually restricted. We run water through, listen to the pump, and check the fittings and tubing for kinks or seepage.

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