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 Covington list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Ice Makers Near Covington
40 repair companies serve Covington from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Covington, and other nearby bases include Loganville (7), Snellville (6), and Conyers (4). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention Whirlpool by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: ACH Appliance Repair Service, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
Closest matches for Covington: Whirlpool (86.1 miles away, based in Cedartown, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); DOCTOR SERVICE APPLIANCES LLC (20.2 miles away, based in Snellville, 5.0 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SC Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Social Circle, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
Whirlpool ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, 15-inch built-in standalone ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Whirlpool Ice Maker
How Whirlpool Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Some models have ice makers that store ice in the door rather than in the freezer. Source: Whirlpool - Compare Appliances (WRF767SDHZ vs WRX986SIHZ)
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)
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Covington
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Covington and freezer repair in Covington.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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)
- 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)
Brand guides: Whirlpool Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
A Whirlpool ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Covington, GA
Most ice maker calls in Covington 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Covington
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Covington, GA
Is my Whirlpool ice maker worth repairing?
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Do you repair Whirlpool standalone freezers too?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Covington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.