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 Fort Lauderdale list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whirlpool. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Whirlpool directly.
Independent Whirlpool Ice Maker Technicians, Fort Lauderdale FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale. 34 of them are based in Fort Lauderdale itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland Park (5) and Wilton Manors (1). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Fort Lauderdale 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: Countywide Appliance Repair Pros, around 0.3 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Lauderdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 1.0 |
At the top of the Fort Lauderdale list: AAA Century Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pozharko Appliance Repair Fort Lauderdale (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair - Broward County (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brothers Masters (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer, 4-door refrigerator, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
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
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Ice maker leaking. Confirm the water filter is installed correctly and look for a loose water connection at the back of the unit or the hinge area. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Leaking from the Ice Maker - Bottom Freezer 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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Fort Lauderdale and freezer repair in Fort Lauderdale.
Care Whirlpool Recommends
- 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?
- Keep the freezer between 0°F and 5°F for ice production, and replace the water filter about every six months or when the indicator lights. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fort Lauderdale, FL
Most ice maker calls in Fort Lauderdale 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fort Lauderdale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Which Fort Lauderdale technicians work on Whirlpool?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fort Lauderdale
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fort Lauderdale technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.