Whirlpool owners in Hueytown usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Hueytown list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Hueytown
40 repair companies serve Hueytown from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Hueytown, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (22), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is Parker Appliance Repair, LLC, about 1.2 miles away. None of the repair companies near Hueytown name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hueytown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.3, 3.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
At the top of the Hueytown list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (3.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Connection (12.8 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
The freestanding ice makers need 30 to 120 psi of water pressure, a room above 45°F, and production drops in rooms over 90°F. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker leaking. Confirm the water filter is installed correctly and look for a loose water connection at the back of the unit or the hinge area. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Leaking from the Ice Maker - Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
- 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: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
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: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
What Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PO | Power outage alert: power was lost and the freezer warmed to about 18°F or higher. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - PO Error Code - Refrigerator |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hueytown
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hueytown and freezer repair in Hueytown.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- Leave at least 2.75 inches of clearance on both sides and the back of a chest freezer, and never cover it with blankets or cloths. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
- Clean the ice bin with water and a soft cloth and dry it fully before putting it back, since ice particles left in a dirty bin cause clumping. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Whirlpool Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Hueytown
Most ice maker calls in Hueytown 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Hueytown Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hueytown, AL
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Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hueytown technician bring the right parts.