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 Commerce 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, Commerce GA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Commerce. 2 list an address in Commerce, and other nearby bases include Athens (7), Winder (5), and Gainesville (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. AAA Ability Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Commerce. None of the repair companies near Commerce name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Commerce. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 4.3, 14.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
First up for Commerce: Athens Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Athens, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (24.4 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (21.4 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Inspire Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Buford, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Designs
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, 4-door refrigerator, and chest freezer.
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
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?
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Ice maker not making ice. Check that the water line is connected, the valve is fully open and the line is not kinked, confirm the freezer is at 0 to 5°F, then reset the ice maker. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Ice Maker Not Working - Troubleshooting
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
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 |
Signs Your Whirlpool Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Commerce Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Commerce and freezer repair in Commerce.
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
- 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)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Most Whirlpool ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
What Commerce Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Commerce 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Commerce
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Commerce, GA
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
Which Commerce technicians work on Whirlpool?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Commerce technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.