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. The Lake Elsinore list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Lake Elsinore
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Elsinore. 6 list an address in Lake Elsinore, and the rest are spread across Murrieta (11), Menifee (6), and Perris (5). Nearest on the list: Lowl Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Lake Elsinore names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Elsinore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Lake Elsinore: Whirlpool Repair Center San Diego (66.3 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lowl Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Temecula (15.3 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.7 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, dual ice makers, in-freezer ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
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
Whirlpool's standalone ice makers circulate water over a freezing plate, release the ice sheet onto a cutter grid, drain the mineral-laden water each cycle, and store cubes in an unrefrigerated bin where some melting is normal. Source: Whirlpool - How Your Ice Maker Works (ice maker use and care guide W11256912)
Common Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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)
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lake Elsinore and freezer repair in Lake Elsinore.
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)
- Defrost a chest freezer when frost reaches about 1/4 inch and at least once a year, removing the drain cap first and using a plastic scraper. Source: Whirlpool - Chest Freezer Owner's Manual (W11531549C)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
What Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Lake Elsinore
Most ice maker calls in Lake Elsinore 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).
Questions to Ask a Lake Elsinore Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Elsinore, CA
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lake Elsinore
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lake Elsinore
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.