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 Palm Beach Gardens list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Palm Beach Gardens FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palm Beach Gardens. 2 list an address in Palm Beach Gardens, and other nearby bases include West Palm Beach (19), Jupiter (7), and Riviera Beach (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. The closest is Bold Palm Beach Gardens Appliance Repair, about 3.7 miles away. None of the repair companies near Palm Beach Gardens name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm Beach Gardens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 5.2, 5.9 |
The leading options for Palm Beach Gardens are Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (11.4 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews); NorthStar Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Lake Park, 4.7 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 671 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance King of America (11.9 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 536 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-door ice maker, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells chest freezer, upright freezer, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
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)
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice clumping in the bin. Break up clumps with a plastic utensil, check that nothing blocks the freezer door gasket, clean the bin and confirm the freezer is set near 0°. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
- 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)
Testing or Resetting a Whirlpool Ice Maker
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
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 |
Whirlpool Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Palm Beach Gardens and freezer repair in Palm Beach Gardens.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- 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.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Most ice maker calls in Palm Beach Gardens 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.
Before You Book in Palm Beach Gardens
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Palm Beach Gardens
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.