Whirlpool owners in Scottsboro usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Scottsboro, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Scottsboro AL
40 repair companies serve Scottsboro from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Scottsboro, and other nearby bases include Huntsville (15), Madison (5), and Fort Payne (4). Distances run up to about 45 miles. None of the companies within 60 miles mention Whirlpool by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE SERVICE OF AMERICA LLC, around 3.4 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Scottsboro is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 14.3, 18.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
The leading options for Scottsboro are Whirlpool (62.6 miles away, based in Cedartown, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (32.1 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.5 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.4 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (42.5 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers come in several styles: some are switched on by lowering a wire shutoff arm, others by an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, and digital models through the control panel menu. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - Refrigerator
- Freestanding ice maker making thin or cloudy ice. Check water pressure and the filter, make sure the drain cap is tight on the water pan and run the cleaning cycle. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Thin, Cloudy or Clumpy Ice - Freestanding Ice Maker
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
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Gets Fixed on a Scottsboro Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Scottsboro and freezer repair in Scottsboro.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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)
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Scottsboro
Most ice maker calls in Scottsboro 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Scottsboro
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Scottsboro, AL
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Scottsboro technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.