Whirlpool owners in Island Lake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Whirlpool and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Island Lake
40 repair companies serve Island Lake from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lake in the Hills (6), Crystal Lake (3), and McHenry (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda, around 2.8 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Island Lake names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 4.8, 5.0 |
At the top of the Island Lake list: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (2.8 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Which Whirlpool Ice Maker Do You Have?
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.
Whirlpool Ice and Freezer Features
What a Whirlpool Technician Deals With
Whirlpool refrigerator ice makers come in several styles: some are switched on by lowering a wire shutoff arm, others by an on/off switch on the ice maker or the freezer door wall, and digital models through the control panel menu. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - How to Turn the Ice Maker On and Off
Whirlpool Symptoms and First Checks
- 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)
- Small or hollow cubes / low ice production. Low water pressure, a kinked line or a clogged or poorly seated filter can all cut flow to the ice maker, and a new install can take about three days to reach full output. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Low Ice Production - Side by Side Refrigerator
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
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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Whirlpool problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Island Lake and freezer repair in Island Lake.
Keeping a Whirlpool Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
Whirlpool Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Island Lake
Most ice maker calls in Island Lake 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.
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Before You Book in Island Lake
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Whirlpool Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Island Lake, IL
Can the same technician fix my Whirlpool chest or upright freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Island Lake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Whirlpool ice maker itself.