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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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, Guadalupe CA
Within 30 miles of Guadalupe there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 6.5 miles from Guadalupe. No company within 90 miles of Guadalupe mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 15 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.5, 7.1, 7.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
Closest matches for Guadalupe: Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (11.0 miles away, based in Arroyo Grande, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ib-solutions (7.1 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.6 stars from 553 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and 4-door refrigerator.
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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?
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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Defrost the freezer, and on chest models do it whenever frost reaches about 1/4 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
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
Reading a Whirlpool Error Code
| 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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Guadalupe
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Guadalupe and freezer repair in Guadalupe.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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.
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Guadalupe, CA
Most ice maker calls in Guadalupe 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Before You Book in Guadalupe
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Guadalupe, CA
Which Guadalupe technicians work on Whirlpool?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a Whirlpool error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Related Repair Pages for Guadalupe
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Guadalupe
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Guadalupe technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.