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.
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Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Salton City CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Salton City. The rest are spread across Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (9), and Indio (6). Distances run up to about 51 miles. No company within 60 miles of Salton City names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 29.7 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Salton City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 29.7, 32.1, 32.3 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 54 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
First up for Salton City: Whirlpool Repair Center San Diego (66.3 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Synergy Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.4 stars from 523 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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 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
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Salton City and freezer repair in Salton City.
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?
- 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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Salton City
Most ice maker calls in Salton City 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 Salton City Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Salton City, CA
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Salton City
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Salton City
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Salton City technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.