If your Whirlpool ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Pelham, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Pelham AL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pelham. 4 list an address in Pelham, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (22), Bessemer (6), and Hoover (2). Distances run up to about 16 miles. None of the repair companies near Pelham name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Prime Appliance Care Solutions, about 2.8 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pelham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.1, 3.3 |
Closest matches for Pelham: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); Appliance Connection (14.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,726 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (5.9 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, dual ice makers, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes / low ice production. Low water pressure, a kinked line or a clogged or poorly seated filter can all cut flow to the ice maker, and a new install can take about three days to reach full output. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Low Ice Production - Side by Side Refrigerator
Before You Call: The Whirlpool 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: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Pelham and freezer repair in Pelham.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- Run the cleaning cycle on a freestanding ice maker with one 16-ounce bottle of ice machine cleaner when the cleaning light comes on, at least every 9 months, or every 6 months with hard water. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Why the Freestanding Ice Maker Should be Cleaned?
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Pelham
Most ice maker calls in Pelham 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 Pelham Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Pelham, AL
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Pelham, AL
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Pelham
Write down any code or light your Whirlpool display shows and when it appears. It helps a Pelham technician bring the right parts.