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 Windsor, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Windsor CA
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Windsor. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Guerneville (1). Gold Ridge Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 6.8 miles from Windsor. No company within 90 miles of Windsor mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.8, 8.3, 8.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
Closest matches for Windsor: Kelly's Appliance Center (14.7 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (8.5 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross HVAC And Appliance Service (13.8 miles away, based in Rohnert Park, 4.9 stars from 487 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
What Makes Whirlpool Ice Maker Repairs Different
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'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)
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)
- Freezer not freezing. Check that nothing is pressed against the vents at the back of the freezer and look for ice buildup blocking them. Source: Whirlpool - 7 Freezer Problems & How to Help Fix Them
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Windsor and freezer repair in Windsor.
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)
- 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.
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Windsor
Most ice maker calls in Windsor 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Windsor
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Windsor, CA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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 Windsor technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.