Whirlpool owners in Westwood Lakes usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Westwood Lakes, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Westwood Lakes
40 repair companies serve Westwood Lakes from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Miami (37), Doral (2), and South Miami (1). Nearest on the list: TechSnap Solutions, around 0.8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Westwood Lakes mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
First up for Westwood Lakes: Flamingo Appliance Service (5.2 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Santallana Electronic,Corp (4.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Applianceteck (5.3 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Whirlpool ice maker you have before you call: Whirlpool sells in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, in-door ice maker, and 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker. On the freezer side, Whirlpool sells chest freezer, 4-door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer), and convertible chest freezer.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
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
Defrost water leaves through a defrost drain at the bottom back of the freezer, which can clog and let water puddle and leak past the bottom door seal. Source: Whirlpool - Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Ice dispenser not working. First confirm whether the ice maker is producing ice at all, and if ice is made but not dropping, unplug the refrigerator for about a minute to reset it. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Not Dispensing Ice - 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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Westwood Lakes Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Westwood Lakes and freezer repair in Westwood Lakes.
Owner Care for Whirlpool Ice Makers
- Clean the ice bin with water and a soft cloth and dry it fully before putting it back, since ice particles left in a dirty bin cause clumping. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Clumping in Ice Bin - Refrigerator
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Westwood Lakes, FL
Most ice maker calls in Westwood Lakes 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 Westwood Lakes
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Westwood Lakes, FL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Westwood Lakes technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.