A Whirlpool ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving West Whittier-Los Nietos, 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.
Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near West Whittier-Los Nietos
Within 30 miles of West Whittier-Los Nietos there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Downey (11), Whittier (9), and Montebello (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Coelho's Appliance, about 1.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Whittier-Los Nietos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for West Whittier-Los Nietos: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Montebello, 4.6 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Way Sub zero Refrigerator Repair Service (5.4 miles away, based in Rosemead, 5.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells convertible chest freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers come in several styles: some are switched on by lowering a wire shutoff arm, others by an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, and digital models through the control panel menu. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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)
- 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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in West Whittier-Los Nietos and freezer repair in West Whittier-Los Nietos.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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)
- 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?
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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
Most ice maker calls in West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a West Whittier-Los Nietos technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.