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 Los Angeles list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Los Angeles CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Angeles. 8 list an address in Los Angeles, and the rest are spread across West Hollywood (12), Beverly Hills (12), and North Hollywood (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. No company within 90 miles of Los Angeles mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Fusion Appliance Repair West, around 1.9 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 37 |
First up for Los Angeles: SoCal Appliance Repair Pros (2.7 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vertex Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in West Hollywood, 5.0 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Time Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in North Hollywood, 5.0 stars from 51 reviews); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (2.5 miles away, based in West Hollywood, 4.6 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
The Whirlpool Ice Maker Test
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
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Los Angeles
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Los Angeles and freezer repair in Los Angeles.
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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Los Angeles Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Los Angeles, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
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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.