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. Below are independent repair companies serving San Mateo, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Mateo
40 repair companies serve San Mateo from within 30 miles. 17 of them are based in San Mateo itself, and other nearby bases include Burlingame (9), Belmont (7), and Foster City (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. No company within 90 miles of San Mateo mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Appliance Diamond, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
First up for San Mateo: Delta High End Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (3.5 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ Appliance & Refrigeration Service (3.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Lines Technicians Work On
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
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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)
- 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
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
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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in San Mateo
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in San Mateo and freezer repair in San Mateo.
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.
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:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for San Mateo, CA
Most ice maker calls in San Mateo 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in San Mateo
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Mateo, CA
Which San Mateo technicians work on Whirlpool?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in San Mateo, CA
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Mateo
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a San Mateo technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.